Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Prisoner of Pride | |||
| 2. Fire Dance | |||
| 3. Stranger Days (To Come) | |||
| 4. Higher Than the Sun | |||
| 5. Seven Days Into Nevermore | |||
| 6. The Pleasure Room | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. The Rising | |||
| 2. Heathen Machine | |||
| 3. Chemical Imbalance | |||
| 4. Shelter Me | |||
| 5. Searching For the Truth | |||
| 6. Ten More Tales of Grand Illusion | |||
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| Disc: 3 | |||
| 1. Live In Concert 2004 | |||
| 2. The Story So Far... | |||
| 3. Inspiration and Recording | |||
| 4. Bootleg Material | |||
| 5. Gallery | |||
Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Balance Of Power was started in 1995 with a handful of well-known London area rockers. Their first album, When the World Falls Down, was released the following year by Pony Canyon for Japan. After the success of their first album, Pony Canyon became quite eager for the band to create a follow-up, but began putting pressure on them regarding Tony Ritchie's vocal style. They wanted the band to have a more dynamic singer with a greater range. After the first audition with Lance King, there was no decision to be made, he was the ideal candidate and he was in. Tony continued to fulfill the role of songwriter.
About this time, guitarist Paul Curtis was becoming fed up with life in London, and decided it was time for him to retire from music completely. Tony Ritchie and Lionel Hicks had both previously worked with a guitarist by the name of Pete Southern. They knew Pete would be the perfect fit for Balance of Power and brought him in to take Paul’s place.
For Balance of Power’s second release, Book of Secrets, inspiration was taken from "The Bible Code", a book by Michael Drosnin. The album was released in 1998 and received rave reviews from all over Europe and Japan. The songs "Seven Days into Nevermore" and "Miracles and Dreams" were in heavy rotation on all of the syndicated metal shows in Europe and Asia.
Following up on the success of Book of Secrets, Balance Of Power returned to the studio and found inspiration for their next album, Ten More Tales of Grand Illusion, released in 1999. Balance of Power began their first ever tour to back Ten More Tales later that year. They played 19 shows in 21 days, finally able to put to rest rumors that they were just a studio band. The tour was deemed the most successful metal tour in Germany over the past 2-3 years, with sold out venues across the country.
Writing began immediately on their fourth album titled Perfect Balance. Perfect Balance was released to rave reviews in 2001 with it’s mix of incredible vocals and progressive guitar work. Balance Of Power played their first US tour date in November at Prog Power 2 in Atlanta, alongside Ark, Evergrey, Kamelot, and Symphony X. In 2002 they also played for the first time at the Bloodstock festival in England. Shortly after the show, it was decided it would be in everyone’s best interest for them to part company with singer Lance King.
Work continued on the album Heathen Machine, even though no replacement for Lance had been found. By the time the vocal tracks needed to be laid down, a few names were being tossed around as a suitable replacements for Lance. Tony and Lionel had heard through a mutual friend that John K. of the band Biomechanical was interested in the vacant slot. Time was scheduled for him to lay down his ideas, and as soon as John set in, all agreed he was the perfect candidate for the job; Recording of the vocals started that day. Heathen Machine was released in Europe to much critical acclaim, including album of the month in metal bible Rock Hard and an 11/12 rating in Heavy Oder Was?!.
Product Description
BALANCE OF POWER - Heathenology 2 CD + DVD (Japanese import) 3 disc set including Best Of audio CD, live 2004 audio CD plus bonus DVD (NTSC). Fantastic Best Of and Live package by England‘s leading melodic metal band.13 song best of CD, completely remastered, 11 track live CD, recorded at Building a Force Festival 2004 and a DVD (which includes: Balance of Power Live in Concert 2004 Exclusive Special Features; The Story So Far... 1997 to 2005. An interview with the band, including an overview by journalist Malcolm Dome of Total Rock. Inspiration and Recording. An insight into the bands workings. Bootleg Material. Behind the scenes footage taken on tours all across Europe and America from 2000 to 2004. Gallery. A collection of artwork and band photography).
Heathenology,Balance Of Power,Avalon,Rock
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