The Forgotten Scroll

by Apocrypha

The Forgotten Scroll cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1987
  • Label: Shrapnel
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 34:46
  • Community rating: 3.29/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Tony Fredianelli, Al Rumley, Steve Plocica, Peter Marrino, Mike Poe, Marty Friedman, Mike Varney

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Formed under the tutelage of guitar shred impresario Mike Varney, this technical metal outfit debuted with a dizzying display of neoclassical virtuosity. 'The Forgotten Scroll' weaves fantasy-oriented themes with intricate, harmonized guitar solos performed at blistering speed. It is a quintessential release for the revered Shrapnel roster of the era.

Genres

Descriptors: technical, fantasy, melodic, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Penance (Keep the Faith) (4:09)
  2. Lost Children of Hope (3:32)
  3. Holy Wars (Only Lock the Doors) (3:59)
  4. Fall of the Crest (4:41)
  5. Tablet of Destiny (3:18)
  6. Look to the Sun (3:53)
  7. Riding in the Night (4:05)
  8. Distorted Reflections (2:54)
  9. Broken Dream (4:09)

Credits

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