Stallion (Germany) -- ready to celebrate a very metal Christmas

The German heavy metal band Stallion has a Christmas recording coming up in November. They have a couple of teasers on YouTube. Below is the official information about the new Christmas songs. If you are interested in traditional heavy metal, below you will also find a previous review of Stallion by Metal Bulletin Zine.

Stallion

Christmatized

Glory Stables Records

27.11.2020

TRACKLIST

1. Santa (Can You Hear Me) (4:11)

2. No Presents For Christmas (King Diamond) (3:37)

3. Christmatized (A Very Merry Medley) (4:39)

- All I want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey)

- Happy Xmas - War is Over (John Lennon)

- Wonderful Christmas Time (Paul McCartney)

4. Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! (Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne) (2:25)

Official information from Glory Stables Records: After their last full-length album “Slaves of Time”, which was celebrated by the press and fans alike, German Old School Metallers STALLION are back again - this time with a rather unusual release by through band's own label Glory Stables Records. Since the release tour and all other shows for "Slaves of Time" had to be canceled due to the Corona crisis STALLION used the time to implement a long-cherished plan and put together a special kind of Christmas compilation, in "STALLION-style". You immediately ask yourself the following questions: Old School Metal and Christmas – is that right and do we need that? Of course, it just has to be authentic! STALLION approach everything a little differently and give the songs that special something. In addition to the original composition "Santa (Can You Hear Me)" the band brings everything back to normal with their interpretation of King Diamond's "No Presents For Christmas". Also with a medley from Pop Xmas-Songs and the cover version of the evergreen “Let It Snow”, STALLION show all along the line how to create a Christmas record in a confidently stylish and authentic way. Guitarist Äxxl was in control again this time as the producer, who is increasingly making himself known with engagements for bands such as Indian Nightmare, Vulture or newcomers Venator. STALLION prove their irrepressible attention to details once again with an elaborately compiled "Christmatized" vinyl box, limited to 250 pieces and including a knitted sweater, STALLION christmas ornament balls, cookie cutter and special patch. So, may your days be merry and "Christmatized"!

Stallion Release Teaser #2 Winter 2020

Stallion Release Teaser Winter 2020

Stallion

Slaves of Time

High Roller Records

February 28th, 2020

The Stallion rockers are so obsessed with classic-style speed metal, big riffs, shredding and screaming banshee vocals that you have to be quite cynical not to catch on to the headbanging songs. Listen once and you will be infected immediately with their speed metal virus. One main strength of the album is the German group’s dedication to making rocking songs no matter what. Anyway, what is speed metal? Well, you know how some Judas Priest albums begin with a fast song? This band takes that idea as its official declaration to this world and the next.

Fans of traditional heavy metal with high singing and uptempo tunes will find a refuge here. Of course, there is a 1980s vibe and it’s no accident, it’s their mission. The album has one power ballad, a softie called “Die with Me.” About the half mark the song picks up steam, and ends up rocking, even though you did need the lighter at the beginning. I guess you have to put the lighter away when the headbanging begins. At any rate, get your hair spray out, prepare those leg warmers and spandex tights for sexy time aerobics headbanging. Classic speed metal has mutated and is on the loose again.

Slaves Of Time by Stallion