LORDS OF BLACK – Mechanics of Predacity

Italian based Power-Prog masters Lords of Black strike hard with their 6th studio release titled Mechanics Of Predacity on Frontiers Music s.r.l., which is easily their most aggressive album to date. Masterminded by guitarist/founder Tony Hernando, the album has a blend of beautiful acoustic guitar passages, tying into full throttle Heavy Metal. The lineup remains constant with Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, MSG, Elegant Weapons) killing it on the vocals, the incredible drumming of Jo Nunez (Dragonland, Firewind, Gus G.) and the expert bass guitar work of Dani Criado (Ankhara (live), ex-Kaothic).

Predators and Prey

The narrative unfolds as a contemplation of how individuals, tribes, nations, and entities engage in an unending cycle of predation. The album addresses the harsh reality that greed, power, and malevolence have consistently fueled conflicts throughout history. The eternal conflict between oppressors and the oppressed, predators and victims, is shown in the lyrics “the weak ones seem to be just the meat for the strong ones to eat”.

Final Notes

Lords of Black have been on the rise since their debut album, which launched Ronnie Romero into fame. Mechanics of Predacity really shines, showing how far this band has come, and this is the best work so far by the band as a whole. The album has a fantastic mix by Roland Grapow (ex-Helloween), and is a true gem. Fans of everything Ronnie Romero, and of any Power Prog will want to add this to their collection.

Lineup

• Ronnie Romero: Vocals
• Tony Hernando: Guitars
• Dani Criado: Bass
• Jo Nunez: Drums

Mechanics Of Predacity – Tracklist

1. For What is Owed to Us
2. Let the Nightmare Come
3. I Want the Darkness to Stop
4. Let It Burn
5. Can We Be Heroes Again
6. Crown Of Thorns
7. Obsessions of the Mind
8. Build the Silence
9. A World That’s Departed
   I. About to Rese
   II. Absentia
   III. A Final Sense Of Truth
10. Born Out Of Time