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Heavy magazine (Germany) 12/12
#1 on SOUNDCHECK chart (CD of the Month)
Metal Age magazine (Germany)
# 1 on SOUNDCHECK chart (CD of the Month)
Metal Maniac magazine (Italy)
(CD of the Month)
Metal Reviews webzine (Switzerland)
(CD of the Month)
Power Metal webzine (Denmark)
(CD of the Month)
Revelationz webzine (Denmark)
(CD of the Month)
MetalEater webzine (Canada)
(CD of the Week)
Metal Hammer magazine (Germany)
(Album Tipp)
Rock Times webzine (Germany)
(Tipp CD)
Ancient Spirit webzine (Germany)
(Tipp CD)
Treehouse of Death webzine (Greece)
(Kitten Killer CD)
Christian Xtreme webzine (United States)
Artist of the Month
Heavy Metal Resource webzine (United States)
(Best of 2007)
Metal Message webzine (Germany) 10/10
Mordor webzine (Mexico) 10/10
Heavy Metal Portugal webzine (Portugal) 10/10
Froster webzine (Ukraine) 10/10
Darkside webzine (Russia) 10/10
Holy Steel webzine (Italy) 10/10
The Forgotten Scroll webzine (Greece) 10/10
Metal Observer webzine (Canada) 10/10
Lemezkritika webzine (Hungary) 10/10
Mundo Rock blog (Chile) 10/10
Metal Zone webzine (Denmark) 6/6
Walls of Fire webzine (Germany) 5/5
Vampster webzine (Germany) 5/5
Heavy Hardes webzine (Germany) 5/5
Zonika magazine (Mexico) 5/5
Metal Rebelde webzine (Dominican Republic) 5/5
Friday The 13th webzine (UK) 5/5
Zerovarius webzine (Spain) 5/5
Amazon webzine (United States) 5/5
Amazon store (Germany) 5/5
Amazon store (England) 5/5
Roughedge webzine (United States) 4/4
KK Downing's Steel Mill webzine (Denmark) KKKK/KKKK
Hard-Heavy-Harder webzine (Germany) 5.5/7
Imhotep webzine (Finland) 5.5/6
Metal Review webzine (United States) 5.3/6
Metallian magazine (France) 5/6
Scream magazine (Norway) 5/6
Music webzine (Switzerland) 5/6
Danger Dog webzine (United States) 4.5/5
Osnametal webzine (Germany) 4.5/5
Metalearth webzine (Germany) 4.5/5
Metal Temple webzine (Greece) 4.5/5
Metal Rules webzine (Canada) 4/5
Metal CD Ratings (United States) 4/5
Nightfall in Metal Earth webzine (France) 4/5
The Metal Crypt webzine (Canada) 4/5
Metal2Metal webzine (Germany) 4/5
MSTOS webzine (Germany) 4/5
Heavy Metal IT webzine (Italy) 4/5
Metal Symphony webzine (Spain) 4/5
Spark magazine (Czech Republic) 4/5
Maximum Metal webzine (United States) 3.5/5
Magic Fire Music webzine (France) 16/20
Idioglossia webzine (Germany) 14/15
My Revelations webzine (Germany) 14/15
Twilight webzine (Germany) 13/15
Concrete webzine (Belgium) 98/100
The Metal Circus webzine (Spain) 9.8/10
Powermetal webzine (Denmark) 97/100
Metal Raw webzine (Venezuela) 9.5/10
Deimos 101 webzine (Mexico) 9.5/10
Metal District webzine (Germany) 9.5/10
Metal Express Radio webzine (Norway) 9.5/10
Power Metal webzine (Poland) 9.4/10
Metal to Infinity webzine (Belgium) 92/100
Metal Fan webzine (Holland) 92/100
Melodic Rock webzine (Australia) 91/100
Metal Archives webzine (Russia) 90/100
Metal Glory webzine (Germany) 9/10
Blabbermouth webzine (United States) 9/10
Treehouse of Death webzine (Greece) 9/10
Heavy World webzine (Germany) 9/10
Roadie Crew magazine (Brazi) 9/10
Rock Underground magazine (Brazil) 9/10
Comando Rock magazine (Brazil) 9/10
Novo Metal webzine (Brazil) 9/10
Heavy World webzine (Germany) 9/10
Serch & Destroy webzine (Mexico) 9/10
Rock Planet magazine (Slovakia) 9/10
Hard Rock webzine (Hungary) 9/10
Rock Hard magazine (Germany) 9/10
Sleaze Metal webzine (Germany) 9/10
Ice Vajl webzine (Germany) 9/10
Schweres-Metall webzine (Germany) 9/10
Heavy Metal webzine (Germany) 9/10
Bloodchamber webzine (Germany) 9/10
Event Horizon webzine (Portugal) 9/10
Metal Factory webzine (Switzerland) 9/10
From Burn to Now webzine (Italy) 9/10
Medazzarock webzine (Switzerland) 9/10
Hellspawn webzine (Belgium) 89/100
Krillion Metal Reviews webzine (England) 89/100
Hard Rock Haven webzine (United States) 8.8/10
Aardschok magazine (Holland) 86/100
Rants and Raves blogspot (Germany) 8.6/10
Metalicos webzine (Costa Rica) 85/100
White Metal webzine (Italy) 85/100
Mundo Rock webzine (Colombia) 85/100
Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles magazine (Canada) 8.5/10
Rock Hard / Valhalla magazine (Brazil) 8.5/10
Rock Metal magazine (Mexico) 8.5/10
Fire Metal webzine (Mexico) 8.5/10
Rafabasa webzine (Spain) 8.5/10
Global Domination webzine (Sweden) 8.5/10
Violent Moshground magazine (Holland) 8.5/10
Metal Glory webzine (Germany) 8.5/10
Rock It magazine (Germany) 8.5/10
All Over FFM Rock webzine (Germany) 8.5/10
EUTK webzine (Italy) 8.5/10
Mega Metal webzine (Germany) 8.5/10
Living for Metal webzine (United States) 8.5/10
Digital Steel webzine (Holland) 84/100
Metal Storm webzine (France) 8.2/10
Whiplash webzine (Brazil) 8/10
Stryke webzine (Brazil) 8/10
The Streets webzine (Norway) 8/10
Metal Eagle webzine (Greece) 8/10
Art Rock webzine (Sweden) 8/10
Dark Nation webzine (Switzewrland) 8/10
Rock United webzine (Finland) 8/10
Rockum webzine (Peru) 8/10
RRRZ webzine (Germany) 8/10
HM Breakdown webzine (Germany) 8/10
The Mosh Pit webzine (Germany) 8/10
Kronomortus webzine (Hungary) 8/10
Negatron webzine (Italy) 8/10
Heavy magazine (Germany) 12/12
#1 on SOUNDCHECK chart (CD of the Month)
Metal Centre webzine (USA) 10/10
(CD of the Year)
Essential metal webzine (United States) 10/10
(CD of the Year)
Metal Hammer magazine (Hungary) 10/10
Ragyogas webzine (Hungary) 10/10
Metal Message webzine (Germany) 10/10
Unbroken Metal magazine (Germany) 10/10
The Metal Observer webzine (Germany) 10/10
Metallibrary webzine (Russia) 10/10
Capital of Metal webzine (Canada) 10/10
Metal Crusade webzine (Germany) 10/10
Metalius webzine (Germany) 10/10
Critical Metal webzine (United States) 10/10
Metal Exiles webzine (United States) 10/10
Metal Guide webzine (Greece) 10/10
Pure Warriors webzine (Mexico) 10/10
90FM WWSP radio (United States) 10/10
Shadows webzine (United States) 10/10
Grave Music webzine (United States) 10/10
Encyclopedia Metallum (United States) 100/100
(Album of the Year)
1HeavyMetal webzine (United States) 100/100
(Instant Metal Classic Album)
Xteel webzine (Mexico) 7/7
Harder Beat magazine (United States) 6/6
Metal Rules webzine (Canada) 5/5
(CD of the Year)
Electric Basement webzine (USA) 5/5
Vampster webzine (Germany) 5/5
Nightfall in Metal Earth webzine (France) 5/5
Morrigan's Pit webzine (Germany) 5/5
The Metal Crypt webzine (Canada) 5/5
Heavy Metal Radio webzine (United States) 5/5
Blooddawn webzine (Germany) 5/5
DK 666 webzine (Italy) 5/5
Rough Edge webzine (USA) 4/4
Full Strength webzine (Australia) 4/4
Metal R Us webzine (United States) 99/100
Heavy Metal Revenge webzine (France) 9.9/10
(CD of the Year)
The Metal Circus webzine (Spain) 9.8/10
Hellspawn webzine (Belgium) 95/100
Quintessence webzine (USA) 9.5/10
Stryke webzine (Brazil) 9.5/10
Metal Domination webzine (Greece) 9.5/10
Gates of Lions webzine (Greece) 9.5/10
Metal Reviews webzine (United States) 93/100
White Metal webzine (Italy) 92/100
Metal Fanatix webzine (United States) 91/100
Rafabasa webzine (Spain) 9/10
Tombstone webzine (Greece) 9/10
Heavy Metal Mania webzine (Greece) 9/10
Metal Heart webzine (Spain) 9/10
Schweres - Metall webzine (Germany) 9/10
Gryphon Metal webzine (Switzerland) 9/10
Urotsukidoji's CD Reviews (United States) 9/10
Bloodchamber webzine (Germany) 9/10
Heavy Metal Psychosurgery webzine (USA) 66/69
Melodic Rock webzine (Australia) 89/100
Metal Reviews webzine (USA) 89/100
Rockum webzine (Peru) 8.9/10
Concrete webzine (Belgium) 87/100
Metalicos webzine (Costa Rica) 87/100
Rock On webzine (Greece) 8.5/10
Ultimate Metal Reviews webzine (United States) 8.5/10
EUTK webzine (Italy) 8.5/10
Rockstage webzine (Holland) 84/100
Medazzarock webzine (Switzerland) 8/10
Silent Scream webzine (Italy) 8/10
Behind The Veil webzine (Greece) 8/10
Radio Gehaktes (Germany) 8/10
Tartarean Desire webzine (USA) 8/10
Maelstrom webzine (United States) 8/10
Musica webzine (Russia) 8/10
Metal Review webzine (United States) 5.3/6
Metal Invader webzine (Greece) 4.5/5
Glory Daze webzine (New Zealand) 4.5/5
Madhouse webzine (Spain) 4/5
Metal CD Ratings webzine (United States) 4/5
Raging Metal webzine (England) 4/5
The Metal Crypt webzine (Canada) 4/5
KNAC radio webzine (United States) 3/5
KK Downing's Steel Mill (Denmark) KKK/KKKKK
Heavy Metal Resource webzine (United States)
(CD of the Year) (2003)
Heavy Harmonies webzine (United States)
(CD of the Year) (2003)
United Forces fanzine (Germany)
A metal milestone. CAGE have pulled out the best album of 2003 so far and I don’t see any other band stopping them.
The Metal Gospel webzine (Germany)
Contender for power metal album of the year.
Rock Total webzine (Spain)
A cd that defines the term heavy metal.
The Temple of Metal webzine (Greece)
Cage demolish everything in their path.
Breakout magazine (Germany)
"Darker Than Black" must be called a pure Metal album which is must-have for every collection that is considered to be complete.
Metal to Infinity webzine (Belgium)
A real masterpiece!
Vampire webzine (Germany)
A marvelous heavy metal album.
Ara Radio (Luxembourg)
"Darker Than Black" has all an album needs to become a classic.
Metal Inside webzine (Germany)
Absolutely fantastic cd.
Dark Tales webzine (Germany)
"Darker Than Black"…It's a killer!!! The vocals are totally insane.
Metal Power fanzine (Mexico)
A CD capable of putting CAGE in the major leagues of metal.
Disagreement webzine (Luxembourg)
"Darker Than Black" has all an album needs to become a classic. The most
impressing thing on this CD is that is makes you believe that the Nineties never existed. Seldom before
I have heard a power metal band sounding so authentic and being devoted to Eighties metal in such a true
way.
The Shred Zone webzine (United States)"Darker Than Black" is a CD that can be listened
to a million times without ever getting old.
Skratch magazine (United States)CAGE is a San Diego-based power-metal quintet whose latest 13-track release
is stuffed with metallic goodness from end to end. Everything you could imagine
from an epic metal band is here, from the maniacal screams (by vocalist Sean
Peck) to harmonious twin lead guitars to all of the glory and precision of
a
rhythm section which gallops like a Preakness pony. While it can be said that
CAGE is merely another Maiden/Priest knockoff band, they add a touch of darkness
at the right times to imply that there's a lot more than a classic-metal revival
happening. Chances are that if you're a diehard metal fan, you'll really enjoy
Cage's spiked and studded sonic assault.
Mandatory Metal webzine (United States)
An American band that
is starting to take off due to their great ability to mix Traditional
and Power Metal with some black/death Metal elements. Sometimes it
sounds like vocalist Sean Peck is channelling King Diamond or Rob
Halford! His ability to switch between clean and rough vocals is
impressive. But don't get me wrong, this is mostly Power Metal and Cage
are pushing the bounderies of Power Metal and their own sound. Truly
awesome songs like “Kill The Devil” and “Wings of Destruction” will
earn them many new fans. Every song on this album is good. This is a
definite improvement over the last album ASTROLOGY, which was still a
solid album. If you’re into Power, Melodic, Speed, or just straight-up
kick ass Heavy Metal, you will like Cage.
Metalcore Fanzine (United States)
A fuckin excellent
slab of prime heavy metal that is not to be missed. This reminds me of the 1st Halford sole disc and trust me this kills all. Awesome powerful vocals soar through the air and the music is just crushing track after track of real heavy metal all the way. My fist pumps high for Cage.
The Cutting Edge webzine (United States)
Our buddy Sean Peck
and his angry band of smoldering fiends have delivered yet another slab
of molten steel. Building strength upon strength, San Diego’s Cage roar
from the grated sewers of hell to put their own tattoo on power metal.
Perfecting their Iron Maiden meets Judas Priest meets Queensryche
assault, the five-piece craft teeth-clenching, fist-pounding,
rapid-fire aggression with searing intensity. And served up with
gorgeous artwork by famed illustrator Marc Sasso (Dio).
Originally formed in 1992, the band has been plagued by misfortune and
setbacks. Their debut was recorded in 1995 but was not released until
1999. Their second effort Astrology (2000) received rave reviews and
won them a sea of fans as they preached the devil’s music from the
festival stages across Europe. However, it is within the plastic
encasing of “Darker Than Black” that we hear real maturity and with
world-class execution. Check out “Blood Of The Innocent” with its
Native American intro as well as the galloping baseline of “Eyes Of
Obsidian” and its twin guitar fury.
Cage is one of those fascinating band where they sound just as
comfortable doing their best death metal impression (Chupacabra, White
Magic), to Maiden (Door To The Unknown) and Halford (Secret Of Fatima).
The epic “Wings Of Destruction” actually embraced elements of European
Prog counterparts Hammerfall, Gamma Ray and Helloween. Peck is also
coming into his own as a storywriter as heard in “Philadelphia
Experiment.” The duel-guitar of Dave Garcia and Anthony McGinnis as
well as the thunder of bassist Mike Giordano and drummer Mikey Niel are
mind numbing.
BallBuster Music webzine (United States)I bought this band's
last album, so I knew what to expect... or so I thought. Cage
is getting better and better with every release, the same way
ASKA progressed. They have found their identity and polished it
up for all to hear. I suppose the closest comparison I could make
would be Maiden or Priest, but without all the sing-along choruses.
The highlight of the disc was the Spanish sung hidden track "Chupacabra"
in which the black metal vocals are not nearly as predominant
as the English version. 'Darker Than Black' is a disc for the
truest traditionalist headbangers.
Blistering webzine (United States)The old saying that things happen in threes definitely applies to San Diego five piece power/ traditional heavy act Cage.
Although
having formed in 1992, lengthy delays and misfortune meant that their
debut album (With the rather appropriate name because the recording
dates back to 1995) Unveiled saw the light of day in 1999. While
reviews were positive, it was 2000’s Astrology that really saw the band
take off beyond their selective U.S. market.
While both the previous albums showed some promise, Darker Than Black
truly is a coming of age for the band.
After
the spoken word introduction of the title track, the band finally kicks
in with the riff heavy and memorable ‘Kill The Devil’. There’s a
distinct Judas Priest feel to the track, particularly with vocalist
Sean Peck’s wide range on offer.
The
follow up track ‘Chupacabra’ introduces a new element to the band, with
Peck trying out some distinctly black metal inspired vocal passage.
While that might sound out for the bands sound, it actually works as a
new variation within the bands sound.
The
combined attack of guitarists Dave Garcia and Anthony McGinnis in
‘Blood Of The Innocent’ relies heavily on the trademark sound of Judas
Priest, while the concept based ‘Philadelphia Experiment’ works well
with the original storyline.
‘White
Magic’ brings the heaviest use of black metal inspired vocals to the
fore, but reigns supreme through the stunning high-level chorus. This
is sure to be a favourite in front of the audiences for some time to
come.
No
power metal album is complete without an epic of some sorts, and ‘Wings
Of Destruction’ belongs to this album. The melodic and catchy guitar
riff hooks you in, and then there’s the over the top (Yet convincing)
vocal delivery to seal the songs fate.
Cage
seems to have captured (Not unlike Pharaoh earlier this year with
‘After The Fire’) what most European bands seem to lack. The songs, the
cover artwork, combined with the stunning production (Handled by none
other than Roy Z’s assistant Richard Carr) make this a certified winner
to my ears.
Cage is old school metal without the cheese, and Darker Than Black is the perfect album for a gap long needed filling.
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