A metal cult classic, Attika\u2019s \u2018When Heroes Fall,\u2019 was recently reissued via Pure Steel Records. Originally self-released on cassette in 1991, the album was then issued on CD a year later by Massacre Records out of Germany, before soon going out of print. But the album remained popular with the metal underground (Belgium\u2019s \u2018Metal to Infinity Webzine\u2019 said, \u201cThis kind of albums brings me back to the good old days, days I really miss\u201d). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The album can be ordered here: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y3gcrpka<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Originally formed in Palm Bay, Florida in 1985, the line-up featured on \u2018When Heroes Fall\u2019 is comprised of Rob Van War – vocals, Bill Kraweski – guitars, Glenn Anthony – bass, and Jeff Patelski – drums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reissue contains ten tracks total, including a live version of \u201cSilent Rage\u201d as a bonus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy personal favorite tracks are \u2018Black Rose\u2019 – I like this one because it shows different aspects musically from the group,\u201d says Van War.. \u201cLyrically, it is a joy to read with its tale of the post nuclear world. Another, \u2018When Heroes Fall,\u2019 the title cut is relentless. Full of anger and the shortest track as well.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Concerning the album title, the singer explains, \u201cIt really balances on a few ideas. The first is that throughout time there have been people to come along and because they are not understood or seen as a threat they are eliminated. The second is that the mankind will tear something down they do not like and replace it with one that fits their purpose better.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How does Van War feel that the material on \u2018When Heroes Fall\u2019 holds up today? \u201cIt appears that it is holding up rather well. It was written at a time when we just wanted to get noticed. Lyrically it really hasn’t dated itself. Musically, its roaring machine with one goal to finish its purpose. Possibly, like us all, it will never be complete.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lastly, there will be a handful of shows in support of the reissue, according to Van War. \u201cAlthough there are no true tours associated with the rerelease, we are playing at 2 festivals and 1 more show. May 31 in Longwood , Florida with Combat Records\u2019 Eternal Odyssey for their CD release party. In July 25, we are headed to Germany for the Headbangers Open Air Festival. To complete the year, on November 1 in Cleveland, Ohio at the Pure Steel Festival. We are dedicating a lot of time to getting the new music recorded. This is a very exciting time for us; however as a band with new members, we are really looking forward to the all-new music November release with Pure Steel.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And now, metalheads will be able to experience this vintage slice of metal once more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2018WHEN HEROES FALL\u2019 TRACKLIST:<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Filming The Tragedy” For further information please visit:![\"\"](\"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/aTTICA.png\")
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\n“Silent Rage”
\n“When Heroes Fall”
\n“Prisoners Of Habit”
\n“Hollow Grave”
\n“Deliverer”
\n“Seventh Sign”
\n“The Shame”
\n“Black Rose”
\n“Silent Rage” – Live (Bonus track)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.attikametal.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n