The Fourth Judgement is the third studio album released (fourth recorded) by American power metal band Jag Panzer, released in 1997. It features the return of the band's original vocalist, Harry "The Tyrant" Conklin, and the replacement of Chris Kostka on lead guitar by Joey Tafolla. The band returns to a more epic power metal feel on this album, as opposed to the thrash influence on Dissident Alliance.
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| Released | August 25, 1997 June 5, 2007 (reissue) | |||
| Recorded | Morrisound Studios, Tampa, Florida, U.S. | |||
| Genre | Power metal, heavy metal | |||
| Length | 41:40 53:12 (reissue) | |||
| Label | Century Media | |||
| Producer | Jim Morris | |||
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| AllMusic |   [1] |
It was re-released June 5, 2007 with a new cover and three bonus songs from the band’s 1996 demo sessions - the demo that got the band signed to Century Media.
Songs
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Black" | 4:53 | |
| 2. | "Call of the Wild" | 3:17 | |
| 3. | "Despair" | 4:21 | |
| 4. | "Future Shock" | 3:54 | |
| 5. | "Recompense" | 4:46 | |
| 6. | "Ready to Strike" | 2:33 | |
| 7. | "Tyranny" | Briody, Conklin | 3:15 |
| 8. | "Shadow Thief" | 5:33 | |
| 9. | "Sonet of Sorrow" | 2:21 | |
| 10. | "Judgement Day" | 6:47 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11. | "Future Shock (demo)" | Conklin | Briody | 3:54 |
| 12. | "Ready To Strike (demo)" | Conklin | Briody | 2:34 |
| 13. | "Black (demo)" | Conklin | Briody | 4:34 |
Personnel
edit- Harry Conklin – vocals
- Mark Briody – rhythm guitar
- Joey Tafolla – lead guitar
- John Tetley – bass guitar
- Rikard Stjernquist – drums
References
edit- ^ Huey, Steve. The Fourth Judgement at AllMusic. Retrieved March 21, 2021.