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Armageddon - 1975 UK Hard Rock (2010 Japan Remastered)

Armageddon was an intended supergroup formed in 1974, created by drummer Bobby Caldwell (former Captain Beyond), singer Keith Relf (former Yardbirds and co-founder of Renaissance), bassist Louis Cennamo (former Renaissance and Steamhammer) and guitarist Martin Pugh (also formerly Steamhammer). This unlucky supergroup had a short history to tell to the world; although talented and then known to most of the rock fans, Armageddon's legacy lasted only two years with their disbandment in 1976 after managerial problems and the shocking death of influential member Keith Relf. Any information, of this supergroup found on the internet is only possible because of the patience of many progressive/psychedelic rock fans; there's so little information available because there is so little to tell. Two years and one studio full-length album aren't sufficient to make an extensive article about what could have been one of the top groups of the 70's.
The four members found themselves "unemployed" after leaving their respective bands. After forming Renaissance and leaving it due to frustrations with the music business and being tired of touring, the rock 'n' roll hall of famer Keith Relf was determined to create a rock band with a sound like no other; Martin Pugh (guitar) and Louis Cennamo (bass) left Steamhammer and Bobby Caldwell left Captain Beyond, and the four men met in Los Angeles in order to form Armageddon. In 1975, the band released their debut studio album entitled Armageddon that is, one of the greatest progressive rock albums in the 70's.
Armageddon was the result of the union of these four talented musicians who came up with an album very close to perfection. Great progressive rock bands already existed but this album had something special; Rush already had a different sound preparing the grounds to be the best band of all time alongside Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd; Captain Beyond (mentioned previously in this series of articles) formed in 1972, had a sound more psychedelic; King Crimson were in the middle of becoming one of the greats with a more smooth sound and many others could be mentioned. Independently of the existing bands at the time, Armageddon were still able to create something different: their sound was progressive, it was psychedelic but it was also more aggressive, more heavy metal. Armageddon was able to create a sound that combined progressive/psychedelic rock with a more extended version of rock: heavy rock. The result is an album filled with 
great rock compositions, amazing guitar solos, great vocal performance, and excellent instrumental arrangement. Most of the songs extend beyond the eight-minute barrier without being boring (although it's a very lengthy album it has only five songs).

Tracks
01 - Buzzard 8:21
02 - Silver Tightrope 8:25
03 - Paths And Planes And Future Gains 4:32
04 - Last Stand Before 8:25
05 - Basking In The White Of The Midnight Sun 11:28