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The melody was good and I do think the song was enjoyable. However, I would say making another melody (or just making this one more intricate) and fixing the drums would be an improvement. Overall I'm glad to see this kind of thing, I love seeing the diversity of folk metal.

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A new folk metal band from Armenia, songs mostly based on ancient armenian legends and myths, lyrics are in armenian with english subtitles. New songs coming soon. Please, enjoy and post your opinion and criticism!
Hey brothers, I just listened to your song, I absolutely loved it! I am saddened you guys didn't post anymore songs up. Please make more and post. I will definitely spread the word and the songs to other people. SINCERELY, ARASPELL FAN
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Thanks for replies! Actually most band members were in military service for 2 years, we've finished a month ago and are seriously into our music. We had plenty of songs need to be a bit polished and still some job with the lyrics (all lyrics are in armenian, but we will have them translated as the one above). This one i've shared was recorded in a rush with a videocamera mic :D. Now we have another one 100% ready to be recorded and we plan to re-record this one before September. The new song is more with power metal elements and is about one ancient armenian legend. Also, we plan to use keys and female vocal too in new recordings (btw, Araspell in armenian means a "legend" or a "myth", we used second l to refer to word "Spell").

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Thanks for replies! Actually most band members were in military service for 2 years' date=' we've finished a month ago and are seriously into our music. We had plenty of songs need to be a bit polished and still some job with the lyrics (all lyrics are in armenian, but we will have them translated as the one above). This one i've shared was recorded in a rush with a videocamera mic :D. Now we have another one 100% ready to be recorded and we plan to re-record this one before September. The new song is more with power metal elements and is about one ancient armenian legend. Also, we plan to use keys and female vocal too in new recordings (btw, Araspell in armenian means a "legend" or a "myth", we used second l to refer to word "Spell").[/quote'] Yes!! Thank you. Yeah, I think singing in Armenian is the best choice. You guys remind me of Korpiklaani, they are folk metal and sing in Finnish; they are great too. Also, are the band members going to be the same as Ballad of Nerses song? That song is the best!!! I listen to it everyday.
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Also' date=' are the band members going to be the same as Ballad of Nerses song? That song is the best!!! I listen to it everyday.[/quote'] Mostly, yes, we may have vocal changed, because in recording we used our bassist's vocal). Also, we plan to use some more instruments, but riffs need to be arranged, so we have a plenty of work to do.
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Mostly' date=' yes, we may have vocal changed, because in recording we used our bassist's vocal). Also, we plan to use some more instruments, but riffs need to be arranged, so we have a plenty of work to do.[/quote'] Oh ok, well I am sure you guys know what you are doing. I will be searching Araspell on Youtube every now and then to see if you and your band mates have released any new material.
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