In fact, "huge" is the PIN code for this spontaneous sounding and calibrated album !
“Enormous” LK HardForce – (FR) 02/2016
A bomb !!! “For me it is one of the best albums of Power metal that came out for years. In my view, this group delivers everything really everything that makes the essence of good music. All metal fans who will not buy this record, will miss something great. Nothing to say, this is an absolute purchasing advice.
10/10 MV Hardline April 2016
“Now Or Never proves with “II” they are one of the best melodic metal / hard 'n rock bands out today. The solid as rock songwriting, the monster musicianship and the overall tight yet melodic sound puts this band in the premier league.
This is music you can definitely bang your head hard to and not feel anything but the sheer rush of the excitement hitting your senses.
Two thumbs up. Odayrok 02/2016”
“In my opinion, Now Or Never’s “II” album is the finest release in Mighty Music’s history, and surely one of the better heavy metal/heavy rock bands out today. Do not pass this one up – it’s an essential listen for ears tired of listening to the same old corporate crap littering the airwaves around the world. Now Or Never’s “II”
is a perfect 10 out of 10. Sarjoo Devani – Explicitly Intense”
“Now Or Never surpassed their debut album on every level, they managed to work on the smallest details to lift the songs to unknown heights and understood very well that a song needs passion, dedication and an honest approach. “Do we have already an album for our personal Top 20 of 2016, I guess so! The album still grows in quality, and that’s a rarity"
rating: 92 / 100 Metal to infinity
“Now Or Never II’ truly lives up to the billing – a loud and proud celebration of Melodic Hard Rock and Metal. There’s no messing about, no cross genre, dressed up clever-clog writing, just good old fashioned heavy rock which hits hard, often below the belt and doesn’t waste a single drop of juice.”
Mike Ainscoe « Fireworks » magazine (UK), February issue
Now or Never was founded in 2012 by guitarist Ricky Marx (ex-Pretty Maids) and drummer Ranzo, to be joined soon after by singer Jo Amore (ex-Nightmare) and bass player Kenn Jackson (ex-Pretty Maids)
Now or Never recorded their debut album at the Peek Studio in the South of France produced by Pat Liotard.
The eponymous album was released worldwide on the Mausoleum Records Label early 2014.
In Fall 2015, Now or Never finished recording their second album which will be released worldwide on February 26th 2016 on Mighty Music label. The band used the same studio and producer as their first album.
A band of experienced musicians, both on the road in the studio, Now or Never perform epic anthems featuring bone crushing filthy riffs and memorable melodies delivered by a singer whose voice has been justificably described aas bloodcurding.
Now or Never epitomizes the evolution of Hard Rock into modern Metal Music and is a solid example of how melodic heavy metal and heavy rock should be played, with power and total conviction.
Members of Now or Never have played all around the world at the biggest festivals and venues like HellFest, Wacken, Roskilde, Skanderborg, Monsters of Rock in Germany & Spain and toured in most of the European countries, Japan, eastern Europe and USA as headliner or with major bands like Deep Purple, Alice Cooper, David Lee Roth and many others.
www.onlynowornever.com
Now Or Never – II
Denmark’s Now Or Never is a solid example of how melodic heavy metal and heavy rock should be played, with power and total conviction.
“II” is the quartet’s second release, and is packed with many interesting and catchy vocal harmonies, guitar riffs and hard-hitting rhythms with a solid feel to them. This is music you can definitely bang your head hard to and not feel anything but the sheer rush of the excitement hitting your brains.
The singing is certainly some of the best vocals I’ve heard within the last ten years for heavy rock/metal group, and their music has a big groove to it, like on the headbanging “King For A Day”, which is one of their more emotionally driven cuts here. “I Shall Remain” is another track with some cool grooves, more in the semi-thrash metal vein, but with a simplified approach to it, something any fan of metal can appreciate.
Now or Never’s choral arrangements are really well executed and get you into the moment of their songs, as they’re so infectious with harmonies and awesomely constructed melodies.
Frontman and singer Jo Amore (formerly of French heavy metal group Nightmare) has an excellent range and power to move Now Or Never’s songs to such high peeks. He is surely one of the stars on “II”, with his soulful yet heavy vocals, at times reminding of Warrel Dane of Sanctuary and a little of Ronnie James Dio. I am very impressed with how the vocals fit right in with the music and do not restrict the flow of the music’s sheer intensity and positive energy.
The band is rounded by founding member and guitarist Ricky Marx (former Pretty Maids), drummer Ranzo and bassist Kenn Jackson, also formerly of Pretty Maids. These along with singer Amore were cut out to jam with one another, as their chemistry can be felt throughout the album, which is highly regarded as a strong point in a band’s longevity.
Ricky’s guitar playing is excellent, especially when he jumps right into his lead runs, which throws the listener into a very tripped out tailspin, kind of like being out of control. His rhythms are heavy, groove influenced, and move the songs with power and heaviness reminiscent of early heavy metal masters as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest.
Bassist Kenn Jackson’s playing is superbly crafted and definitely gives the songs a tight bottom end keeping them interesting within the backing rhythm sections. The drumming is also great to listen to, as drummer/percussionist Ranzo does not repeat himself even once here. His creativity makes the drums explode with utter heaviness and diversity, which can be found on a virtuoso drum recording. He knows how to keep the songs together with the other instruments with his unique time signatures and constantly changing dynamics throughout each song.
My favorite song here is “Save Me”, with its passionately sung vocals and its mesmerizing guitar rhythms, which just get you thinking.
In my opinion, Now Or Never’s “II” album is the finest release in Mighty Music’s history, and surely one of the better heavy metal/heavy rock bands out today. Do not pass this one up – it’s an essential listen for ears tired of listening to the same old corporate crap littering the airwaves around the world. Now Or Never’s “II”
is a perfect 10 out of 10.
Sarjoo Devani
http://www.explicitlyintense.com/reviews/cd-review/now-or-never-ii/
Now or Never's second album will be out on February 26th 2016 on the Mighty Music Label.
The have used the same producer and studio as for their first album.
Now or Never is presently working on their second album which should be recorded late 2014, early 2105 at the Peek Studio with Producer Pat Liotard.
RM
Nice Gigs building up for next Year ..... New Video on it's way ;-)
Keep on Rocking !!!
NoN
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Nice review from metalunderground austria 4/5 :
review from hardrockhaven.net :
http://www.hardrockhaven.net/online/2013/11/now-or-never-cd-review/
Here's a link to a review from MetalGlory Magazine:
review from Hell Spawn :
http://www.hellspawn.be/index.php?module=hellspawn&func=viewpub&tid=2&pid=3283&title=NOW_OR_NEVER
Here's a link to "top nominee of Top Newcomer Nominee 2013 from Crom Carl :
http://www.facebook.com/notes/carl-frederick/2013-top-newcomer-nominees/10152115610876383
review from italian Rock Metal essence 81/100:
http://www.rock-metal-essence.com/2013/11/now-or-never-now-or-never-recensione.html
review from metalchroniques.fr :
review from powermetal.de :
http://www.powermetal.de/review/review-Now_Or_Never/Now_Or_Never,23330.html
review from myrevelations.de :
review from powerofmetal.dk :
http://www.powerofmetal.dk/reviews13/now_or_never_review.html
review from rocktimes.de :