Американская группа Paths Of Possession была организована в 1994 году и изначально называлась Swollen. Спустя череду переименований группа снова вернулась к названию Swollen, а затем опять переименовалась, но уже в последний раз и закрепила за собой название Paths Of Possession. Участники команды засветились в других коллективах, как то: Cannibal Corpse, Monstrosity (вокалист, известный любителям дета и грайнда, George "Corpsegrinder" Fischer), Silhaven (басист), Dark Faith (ударник). Ранее в группе приминал участие Richard Brunelle (Morbid Angel). Несмотря на столь почтенный возраст команды, официальным дебютным альбомом стал как раз "Promises In Blood".

Almost two years after the release of their 2013 slab of metal, “Killhammer”, MYSTIC PROPHECY returns to action with their 9th studio album, “War Brigade”, via Massacre Records, once again raising the bar on their musical standard. Staying true to form, this talented collection of musicians knows the formula that works for them and continues to perfect their craft. Combining Power Metal with straight-up Heavy Metal, MYSTIC PROPHECY’s sound authentically resurrects the dark and mystical songwriting style of old school bands like JUDAS PRIEST and DIO, while mixing in the edgy but polished electricity prevalent in most European Power Metal headliners. Liapakis’ vocals really standout on “War Brigade”, delivering effortless power with just the right amount of melodic textures, the sound that has become the trademark of this band, while the guitar wizardry of Ragazas and Pohl take this record over the top.

Thornbridge plays old school power metal following long prevailing peers, from native Germany and elsewhere across Europe. Think Helloween, Gamma Ray, Blind Guardian, Running Wild among others. Their metal is classic heavy metal combined with speed metal, with nominal symphonic notes. Quick guitar and bass lines are powered by thundering and galloping drums. For the guitar side, Thornbridge leans heavily on twin guitar harmony, then has one guitarist rip of some fine and fiery solos. Riffs and solos are in abundance here. Vocals also lend to the harmony, often melodic and choral like effect, a common standard of traditional power metal. Yet vocalist Joerg "Mo" Naneder has a bit of raw raspy presentation in his voice.