singemfrc 
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 Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 6:21 pm Post subject: 11/10 DLC: The Dark Element and Rainbow In The Dark [RW]! |
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| Harmonix wrote: | The Dark Elements The Pallbearer Walks Alone is a standout track from the bands sophomore album, 2019s Songs the Night Sings. Anette Olzon and Finnish guitarist-songwriter Jani Liimatainen are the creative engine behind this project with bassist Jonas Kuhlberg and Rolf Pilve providing an expressive, rock-solid rhythmic foundation for some of the finest gothic power-metal out there. Beginning with sparse, but impactful kick and tom hits and a tuneful, minimalist guitar lick filtered through midrange-heavy EQ (think telephone effect), The Pallbearer Walks Alone then bursts wide open with tons of hook-heavy riffage and powerfully seductive synth work. The atmospheric vastness and rich, layered arrangements are the perfect setting for Olzons emotive, clear vocal stylings. Somewhat less grandiose than her previous band, this approach to songwriting really allows her voice to shine, whether in the melancholic, dulcet verses or the sugary pop choruses. Meanwhile Liimatainens masterful fretwork and top-notch production keeps things both aggressive and accessible from start to finish. The Dark Element brings all of the ferocity and passion of metal, topped off with a bright, melodic sheen. If you seek an electronic/metal crossover that fires on all eight cylinders, look no further. Towards the conclusion of The Pallbearer Walks Alone, Olzen sings about some songs not having to be sung. It may be true, but youll be glad she sang this one!
Horns up, RB4ers! What could possibly remain to be said about Dio that hasnt already been expressed in countless accolades and through millions of albums sold and concert tickets purchased? When Ronnie James Dio launched his solo career, his legend was truly cemented. Released as the second single from Dios 1983 debut disc, Holy Diver, Rainbow In The Dark peaked at #12 on the Album Rock Tracks in October of that year. Right out of the gate, fellow metal architect Vinny Appices chugging drums, Jimmy Bains rumbling bass, and aggressively A-minor synth stabs provide the suitably moody backdrop for then-up-and-coming guitar whiz Vivian Campbell to show off plenty of distorted crunch and pinch-harmonic acrobatics. RJD is, as always, in impressive form soaring, pitch-perfect, passionate, powerful. Pick your superlative to describe the pinnacle of archetypical heavy metal singing and Dio delivers. Beauty and brawn in equal measure define this landmark track. Its long been understood by diehard fans that Ronnie James Dios initial impressions of Rainbow In The Dark were decidedly negative with the enduring rumor being that he even needed to be talked out of destroying the tracks master tapes by band members and management. I was quite deeply into the heavier side of things I thought that the song became just a little bit poppy and that was my problem with it, he explained in an interview conducted shortly before his passing in 2010. Happily, RJD quickly came around to the cut and remained a fan of Rainbow In The Dark throughout his career, noting that it, became so synonymous with the band I enjoy doing the song very much now. Youll very much enjoy trying to master this stone-cold tour de force, too! |
Available now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PS4, and PS5:
- The Pallbearer Walks Alone by The Dark Element (
 $1.99/ $1.99)
- Rainbow In The Dark by Dio [Relist]($1.99/$1.99)
(Most tracks will be available in Europe on PlayStation systems approximately 3 days after listed date)
** Dates for Rock Band game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **
Note: As of this post, above tracks marked with are available for the Xbox One/Xbox Series X and tracks marked with  are available for PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5; these tracks are not compatible with Playstation 3, Xbox 360, or Nintendo Wii.
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