Area 54

Area 54

Track Listings

1. Terrors Holding on to You

2. Catch 22

3. Night in Fog

4. Power Elite

5. Instrubation #3 [Instrumental]

6. Area 54

7. Tiananmen Square

8. Detriment of Man

9. Refuse the Offer That You Can't Refuse

10. Born to This World

Area 54,Apocrypha,Shrapnel,Heavy Metal,Popular Music,Rock

Area 54
Average customer rating:

More than just a shred-fest

WOW! Very great underrated band and album

Area 54
Apocrypha
Manufacturer: Shrapnel
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music
General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000001074
Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

Terrors Holding on to You
Catch 22
Night in Fog
Power Elite
Instrubation #3 [Instrumental]
Area 54
Tiananmen Square
Detriment of Man
Refuse the Offer That You Can't Refuse
Born to This World

Customer Reviews:

More than just a shred-fest.......2006-10-28

1990's Area 54 was the third (and final) album from Apocrypha, who released a string of very solid power metal albums along the lines of Helstar and Malice. It was released on the Shrapnel label, so you know there is going to be plenty of guitar wizardry on the album. Apocrypha was more than just an excuse for a shred artist Tony Friedanelli to strut his stuff though. You don't have to be a Malmsteen disciple to enjoy Area 54. Fans of quality American power metal should find plenty to enjoy in this album, including well written songs, killer vocals, and yes, some seriously impressive guitar solos. The riffs are speedy enough to appeal to most thrash fans as well.

WOW! Very great underrated band and album.......2003-07-30

The best way to describe "Apocrypha" would be Judas Priest style with better guitar. They put out three albums under Shrapnel records (who specialize in great guitar albums). 'Area 54' is the last release before their break up. The discography goes, 1987 'The Forgotten Scroll,' then 'The Eyes Of Time' in 1988, and lastly 'Area 54' in 1990. The mastery guitar is compliments of Tony Fredianelli (who recorded a solo album, 'Breakneck Speed' in 1993, and (for better or worse) joined "Third Eye Blind" in 2000.

The tracklist for 'Area 54':

1) Terrors Holding On To You
2) Catch 22
3) A Night In Fog
4) The Power Elite
5) Instrubation #3
6) Area 54
7) Tian'Anmen Square
8) The Detriment Of Man
9) Refuse The Offer That You Can't Refuse
10) Born To This World

The members:
Tony Fredianelli: Lead Guitars
Steve Plocica: Vocals
Chip Chrovian: Rhythm Guitar
Breck Smith: Bass
Dave Schiller: Drums

No Visible Scars
Average customer rating:

BEST ALBUM THIS SIDE OF THE MILLENNIUM

No Visible Scars
Area 54
Manufacturer: Dream Catcher
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00004RCER
Release Date: 2000-04-19

Tracks:

You See The Light
Where To Hide (Suicide)
Futile Dream
13 Shades Of Insanity
Parasitic
Time Takes No Pain
Overload
Missing Time
The Face Of All You Fears
And The Last Embrace

Album Description

London-based Area 54 was formed in 1997 by frontman Lakis Kyriacou. The band sits solidly in the melodic metal arena, drawing heavily on influences such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Megadeth. What makes them stand out from the crowd is the overall freshness of their sound. They inject just enough modern metal attitude and groove to really have the potential to break into the mainstream. While holding true to their metal roots, their accessibility can't be denied. Area 54's debut album No Visible Scars falls into the traditional melodic metal category. Voted as the runner-up in the "Best New Band" category of the 2000 Metal Hammer's readers poll (second only to Slipknot), Area 54 is a group to watch. Dream Catcher. 2000.

Album Details

Debut Album from Metal Act That's Receiving Rave Reviews in all the British Metal Press.

Customer Reviews:

BEST ALBUM THIS SIDE OF THE MILLENNIUM.......2000-05-15

This album is the best I've heard in a long time. You See The Light, Where to Hide (Suicide),...And The Last Embrace are my favourite on this album, but every song is really good on here and is different to a lot of the stuff you will hear in today's music. It is a refreshing change to all the nu-metal out there. Area 54 have got the guts to stick with the more traditional metal but with more of an edge. I'm confident everyone will love this album even if you are not really into rock music.