''The Crest'' is the fourteenth album by
German
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power metal
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guitarist
Axel Rudi Pell
Axel Rudi Pell (born 27 June 1960) is a German heavy metal guitarist.
Career
Pell commenced his musical career with Steeler (1984–88) before leaving in 1988 for a solo career. During this time, he has played with such drummers as Jörg Micha ...
, and was released in 2010 on
Steamhammer/SPV records.
Deluxe edition
On November 22, 2010, a deluxe edition of the Crest was released, which along with new artwork and additional photos and a 24-page booklet, also contains a second disc containing songs performed in the last Axel Rudi Pell DVD ''
One Night Live
Axel Rudi Pell (born 27 June 1960) is a German heavy metal guitarist.
Career
Pell commenced his musical career with Steeler (1984–88) before leaving in 1988 for a solo career. During this time, he has played with such drummers as Jörg Micha ...
'', as well as an extended version of "Dreaming Dead" which has a longer guitar solo.
Reception
Charts: Austria #68; Sweden #45; Switzerland #38; Germany #22.
Track listing
All songs by Axel Rudi Pell
# "Prelude of Doom" (intro) - 1:32
# "Too Late" - 5:58
# "Devil Zone" - 6:08
# "Prisoner of Love" - 5:56
# "Dreaming Dead" - 7:39
# "Glory Night" - 5:45
# "Dark Waves of the Sea (Oceans of Time Part II: The Dark Side)" - 8:00
# "Burning Rain" - 5:44
# "Noblesse Oblige (Opus #5 Adagio Contabile)" - 4:08
# "The End of Our Time" - 6:15
# "Dreaming Dead (Extended Version)" - 11:06 (Only available in the Deluxe Edition)
Disc 2 of Deluxe Edition:
# "Tear Down the Walls" - 6:27
# "Strong as a Rock" - 8:14
# "Medley: The Masquerade Ball / Casbah / Tales of the Crown" - 14:37
# "Drum Solo" - 4:32
# "Rock the Nation" - 6:10
# "The Temple of the King" - 9:20
# "Mystica" - 9:47
# "Fool Fool / Eternal Prisoner" - 13:33
Personnel
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Johnny Gioeli
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- Vocals
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Axel Rudi Pell
Axel Rudi Pell (born 27 June 1960) is a German heavy metal guitarist.
Career
Pell commenced his musical career with Steeler (1984–88) before leaving in 1988 for a solo career. During this time, he has played with such drummers as Jörg Micha ...
- Guitar
*Volker Krawczak - Bass
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Mike Terrana
Mike Terrana (born January 21, 1960) is an American hard rock and heavy metal drummer. His first professional work was in 1984 with the MCA band Hanover Fist from Toronto, Canada, after which he recorded and toured with other bands, playing m ...
- Drums
*Ferdy Doernberg - Keyboards
References
External links
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2010 albums
Axel Rudi Pell albums
SPV/Steamhammer albums