Ancient Creation

Rank #27 Kansas City, MO Metal / Metal / Power Metal

50% of sales go to the charity Love Hope Strength.

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Members: Steve Bentley (V), Peter Nisenkier (G), Andy Critz (B)

Sounds Like: Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Nevermore, Queensryche, Dream Theater

Label: Heaven & Hell Records, Heaven and Hell Records

Manager: Evlhrt Management

Bio: Ancient Creation is Heavy Metal in its purest form, with no concern for being modern or trendy. The only goals are to push the limits of their ability and create great progressive old school power metal. Guitarist Peter Nisenkier decided to form a band that would combine elements of Power Metal, ... See Full Bio

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Posted a new song: "Inserinity" http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/175399297 #music

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“Most impressive is that there is even more on "Moonlight Monument" to satisfy one's hunger for a metal record defined as much for its skilled performances and thoughtful arrangements as by its organic (read: "real") sound and raw emotional characteristics. In simpler terms, "Moonlight Monument" is an intelligently written, soulful, and fiery heavy metal album. ”

— Scott Alisoglu, www.Blabbermouth.net

“For those unfamiliar with this group, allow a brief description of what they bring to the table: hefty, prog-tinged traditional power metal, authentic and uncompromising. Having followed Ancient Creation for years, I knew they were masters of the riff, and experts at penning solid, bone-shaking metal tunes. But they’ve upped the ante with the songs of Moonlight Monument, which is without a doubt the group’s most cohesive and ass-kicking record to date. I’d encourage you to give Moonlight Monument a listen. The band’s evident dedication to their craft and ability to construct concrete metal movements warrant at least that much of your time and effort, and probably a whole hell of a lot more. ”

— Jodi Michael, Teeth Of The Divine

“ very good singer, an excellent guitarist (the soli very mélodiques are excellent), solid compositions and very well structured, an excellent compromise between the technique, the melody, the power and the fineness; all this contributes to do me to say that Moonlight Monument is more than recommandable if you recognize yourself in influences meadows quoted !!! Style: Heavy Metal Artistic Party: 4/5 Interests for the Fans of 80’s Heavy Metal: 5/5 Interests for the Fans of traditional Metal usually: 4/5 RASKAL The French Warrior : 18/20 RASKAL THE Objective: 17/20 ”

— Raskal, Metal Integral (French Webzine)

“Wonderful US Metal effort loaded with multiple forms of technical powerful skills, all brought on in a sense of progressive darkness.”

— Stefan, Metal To Infinity

“The Five maintains namely their "training" in the "old school" constantly flaunt and served very diversified structured songs, which primarily live on the fine guitar work by band founder Peter Nisenkier, and dexterity at all "soul" can never miss. Carries a significantly contribution to the success of this album also vocalist Steve Bentley at who has a very powerful organ, even at high altitude and feels quite well also convey the power of expression to his majestic impression one really understands. . On "Moonlight Monument" So finest Heavy Metal is offered in the most pure form, is sometimes the friend of the Prog Metal well served. On top of that you have to ANCIENT CREATION certify to have taken the right way, partly because the quintet has been in direct comparison to its predecessor is now more focused to work and the multi-layered, phased extremely complex, arranged forcefully proffered Heavy Metal quintet now without any " additions "from other subgenres comes along ”

— Walter.Scheurer , Metal.De

“Steve Bentley is the type of vocalist who sounds like he stepped out of a time tunnel from the late70s/early 80s. His singing on here is simply phenomenal, he's never that over the top power vocal style. In fact he sounds like he could've sang in an early 80's Thrash band. The rest of the band play their musicianship parts to perfection. Moonlight Monument in deed, this is simply a solid release from beginning to end. It's one of those releases where there's no standout tracks that take your attention away from the whole body of work. This is one of those that you put on and enjoy. ”

— Scumfeast Metal 666

“Ancient Creation : " Moonlight Monuments " CD 2011 USA Heavy Metal signed to Heaven And Hell Records. This new album is excellent and has exacly the feeling of the cover. Very 80's oriented big influence of Mercyful fate, Metal Church, Meliah Rage, Black Sabbath, Helloween, Candelmass, Malmsteen, Megadeth etc... many influences from Heavy to Thrash Metal. This new album is heavier than the first one in the vein of new US Metal bands such as Seventh calling ! A real quality Metal to follow ;)”

— Metal Zone Prod666

“ANCIENT CREATION/Moonlight Monument (Heaven & Hell Records) Oh this is heavy metal in its purest form. No nu metal riffs, no grunge, no female singing, no trendy retro crap. This is 100% pure no frills heavy metal with tons of killer riffs and a singer, with a clear voice, who sings the tunes with lots of feeling and passion. Think Helstar if I have to name a band." ”

— Chris Forbes, Metalcore Fanzine

"the domestic scene could use more bands like Ancient Creation to give power metal a swift rear end kick on the upside." - Mat Coe

— Matt Coe, Ancient Creation CD Review on Blistering.com

“ Moonlight Monument is an album that has a classic heavy metal sound without getting blatantly nostalgic, and it’s also an album that gets better and reveals a bit more each time you spin it. If you’re a fan of traditional, power, or thrash metal (or all points in-between) with a darker edge, Moonlight Monument is an album you’ll definitely want to check out ”

— Justin Gaines, Ancient Creation CD Review on Hardrock Haven

“The quality level of compositions and musicianship is once again astounding. The music has still original ideas and technical finesse in spades, with the guitarists Nisenkier and Christopher taking the lead followed by the tandem Critz and Burns. And all of this beautiful music is enhanced by the raw but melodic, at times even thrash metal-like, vocals of Steve ‘evlhrt’ Bentley. A you can read Ancient Creation is making long lasting songs but you don’t get bored any second. So for any self-respecting US power metal fan, this is your chance to get one of the best albums made in this metal genre of this year. It will score high on my end list. That is for sure. Let us hope that Ancient Creation will be able to make the step to Europe to play some gigs over here. I will see you there somewhere in the front row! Long live metal, Long live Ancient Creation ! Full review at Digita Steel website”

— HANS, Digital Steel Moonlight Monument CD Review

“Kansas City, Missouri’s Ancient Creation craft power metal of the highest and purest caliber. Started in 2003 by guitarist Peter Nisenkier, who had one purpose in mind, to created heavy, powerful, complexly layered music. That is exactly what is offered by this band, truly powerful metal, taking its influence from old school classic power metal groups such as Helloween, Iced Earth, etc. While they may not have the guitar and keyboard acrobatics of groups like DragonForce they have something much more important, solid well composed music.Fear not my brothers, raise your fists and bang your heads, true metal is still alive and well, Ancient Creation is a testament to this. Here’s hoping they stay around for as long as possible. ”

— Tim McCollum, Explicitly Intense Moonlight Monument Review

“Kansas, Missouri based Ancient Creation's second full length album "Evolution Bound" is brought out by Butch record label Melissa Records and i'm completely knocked out, overwhelmed...totally satisfied over the entire line. At this own moment, i will exclaim "Evolution Bound" as my absolute favourite US Metal abum of the year 2007!! The Ancient Creation line-up exists of ex-Darkside / The Days Of Sativa and Parallels members...i'm not familiar with these bands but all the magnificent duties offered on "Evolution Bound" to bring me in a very pleasant and joyful environment. Once again, my decision is certain...BEST US METAL ALBUM OF 2007! ”

— METAL TO INFINITY

“Finding a band that has a unique sound in the metal world is something I’ve been looking for, for a few years. When I was handed Evolution Bound, I thought it would just be another U.S metal band with the standard metal song, I was wrong. Ancient Creation have one of those sounds which made me think “hang on a second; this doesn’t have the normal metal sound”. That being said it is still metal; all the riffs, drum beats and lyrics have the metal edge”

— Nathan Ward, Live 4 Metal

“With their new album, Evolution Bound, the five guys from Missouri try to show the world that heavy metal doesn't need to sound modern or trendy in any way. They just make it all become clear, that this is heavy metal in it's purest form. This album sounds like a good combination of IRON MAIDEN, ZERO HOUR and the earlier FATES WARNING stuff. ”

— Julia Brown , Metal Temple

“Ancient Creation - Evolution Bound (Melissa Records) This is the debut album by ANCIENT CREATION who play Power Metal, combined with many elements from Progressive, Swedish Death, etc. – you get the picture. Nonetheless, I have to admit that I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this album and of course I would recommend it to all fans of the genre. Let’s just hope that their next release will have a more polished and professional sound, because in terms of overall sound direction I am pretty sure they have nailed it! ”

— Spyros Papadakis, Metal Invader

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King Shifter, Hellevate, The Sibyl, At The Left Hand Of God, Ancient Creation, Cronus, Federation of Horsepower, Klehma. Set Times: 6:00 Federation of Horsepower 6:50 Cronus 7:40 The Sibyl 8:30 Ancient Creation 9:20 Klehma 10:10 Hellevate 11:00 King Shifter 12:05 At the Left Hand of God Metal Hearts Foundation puts on Charity music shows to raise money for Children's Mercy Cardiology Unit. This will be our 1 year anniversary weekend. This day will start off with a motorcycle run and end with some killer music from some of KC's best original bands. 21 + Must have I.D. or you won't get in. We will have Raffles & Auctions, a Kissing Booth, A Dunk Tank, A Guitar Giveaway, a Bikini Bike/Car Wash and much more. Also we are having the Awesome artwork from Pat Hart (The Studio Patrick) all weekend Tickets available from the bands, Metal Hearts staff, the Venues. prices are $8 for 1 day, $15 for 2 days, $20 for all 3
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Rick Sweeney
Killer Fuckin sound! Great vocal and fantastic playing on all parts... Big Ups from KCK!!
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