Lords Of Black - Ii — 2016

: Ronnie Romero's performance received widespread acclaim, with Ritchie Blackmore famously describing his voice as a "cross between Ronnie James Dio and Freddie Mercury ".

The standard edition consists of 12 original tracks, with Japanese and deluxe versions including high-profile covers. Key Features A brief instrumental lead-in. Merciless Lords Of Black - II 2016

: Guitarist Tony Hernando provides complex riffs and "blazing" solos, while drummer Andy C. is noted for his intense, "machine gun" double-bass drumming. Merciless : Guitarist Tony Hernando provides complex riffs

The album is characterized as a blend of heavy metal and power metal with progressive and neoclassical influences. Critics often compared the band's sound to acts like , Kamelot , and Primal Fear . Critics often compared the band's sound to acts

: The production uses keyboards and piano intros (as heard in "Everything You're Not" and "New World's Comin'") to add "light and shade" to an otherwise ferocious musical assault. Tracklist Overview

Released on March 18, 2016, through Frontiers Records Srl, is the sophomore studio album by the Spanish heavy metal band Lords of Black . Co-produced, mixed, and mastered by Roland Grapow (known for his work with Masterplan and Helloween), the album followed the band's self-titled debut and served as a significant breakthrough, largely due to vocalist Ronnie Romero being selected by Ritchie Blackmore to front the 2016 incarnation of Rainbow . Musical Style and Production

Features a subtle piano intro that evolves into a hard-hitting track. Highlighted for its texture and prominent use of keys. Ghost of You