Factory Of Art - Point Of No Return

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Review by fatma hussam

Point Of No Return by Factory Of Art: A Wild Ride Through Prog and Power Alright, let’s talk about Point Of No Return, the 1997 album from Germany’s Factory Of Art. If you’re into rock with a brain (prog) or rock with biceps (power metal), this one might just hit the spot. Released under AFM Records, it’s got all the hallmarks of late '90s Euro-metal—big riffs, soaring vocals, and enough keyboard wizardry to make your ears do cartwheels. First off, can we take a moment for that title track? “The Point Of No Return” grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. Gunter’s vocals are like a mixtape of Bruce Dickinson and some guy who’s had way too much coffee—intense but oddly lovable. The guitar work by Flecke is sharp enough to cut glass, while Joe F. Winter’s keys swirl around like they own the place. It’s not perfect—it gets a little chaotic in parts—but that’s kinda the charm. You feel like you’re on a spaceship spiraling out of control, and honestly, who wouldn’t want that? Then there’s “Silent Crying,” which sneaks up on you when you least expect it. This track shows off the band's softer side without losing their edge. The interplay between Wolf’s thunderous drums and Ron’s groovy basslines gives it a heartbeat, something steady to hold onto as Gunter pours his soul into the mic. Hubertus Schmidt and Kerstin Radtke add haunting backing vocals that give me goosebumps every time. It’s the kind of song you’d blast at 2 AM while staring out a rain-streaked window, wondering if life has any meaning. Spoiler alert: it probably doesn’t, but hey, at least the music’s good. Now, I gotta mention the credits because, wow, this thing reads like a phone book. Everyone and their dog seems to have pitched in here—from Sylke Schumann snapping photos to Diana Flechsig adding extra musical magic. And bless Martin Köppl for wearing so many hats (producer, engineer, mixer). These folks weren’t messing around; they built this beast piece by piece. Looking back, Point Of No Return feels like a snapshot of its era—a little rough around the edges, maybe overly ambitious, but brimming with passion. It’s not gonna unseat Dark Side of the Moon or anything, but it’s still worth a listen if you dig intricate rock that demands your attention. Plus, how often do you find an album where half the band doubles as graphic designers? Not often, my friend. So yeah, crank this up next time you need a soundtrack for existential crises or pretending you’re in a German power-metal opera. Just don’t blame me if your neighbors start complaining—they clearly don’t understand art. Or heavy guitars. Or whatever Wolf was doing on those drums.

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Artist: Factory Of Art
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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
The Point Of No Return4:16
Crown Of Creation3:43
Silent Crying6:19

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Catalog Numbers

AFM-014

Labels

AFM Records

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Formats

  • CD
  • EP

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)AFM Records
Copyright (c)AFM Records
Distributed BySemaphore
Recorded AtUniverse Studio
Mixed AtUniverse Studio
Pressed ByPanteon

Credits

RoleCredit
Bass GuitarRon
Backing VocalsRon
DesignAdrian Maleska, Andy Allendörfer, Björn Heußner, Marco Wultschew, Michael Kolkau, Soft Enterprises, Sylke Schumann, Wolf
Art DirectionAdrian Maleska, Andy Allendörfer, Björn Heußner, Marco Wultschew, Michael Kolkau, Soft Enterprises, Sylke Schumann, Wolf
DrumsWolf
GuestDiana Flechsig, Hubertus Schmidt, Kerstin Radtke
MusicianDiana Flechsig, Hubertus Schmidt, Kerstin Radtke
GuitarFlecke
KeyboardsJoe F. Winter
Photography BySylke Schumann
ProducerFactory Of Art, Martin Köppl
Recorded ByMartin Köppl
Mixed ByMartin Köppl
VocalsGunter
Programmed ByGunter

Notes

  • From the back cover:
  • ℗ + © 1997 AFM-Records
  • Distributed by Semaphore
  • Distributed in Austria by NSM
  • Distributed in Benelux by Bertus
  • Distributed in Denmark by Nordic Metal

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 4 013859 382438
  • Other (SPARS code): ADD
  • Rights Society: GEMA
  • Label Code: LC 5204
  • Matrix / Runout: Panteon 297AZ1
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI LA42

About Factory Of Art

Metal-Band from Leipzig-Schkeuditz / Germany Members: Jens "Petri" Schmikale - vocals Gunter Lange - keyboards, backing vocals Ronald "Ron" Losch - bass, backing vocals Thoralf Schulze - guitars Ralph-Marcel Dietrich - drums Former members: Heiko "Flecke" Flechsig - guitars Joe F. Winter - guitars, backing vocals Ekky Meister - keyboards, backing vocals Torsten Wolf - drums Henry Weihrauch - drums Jens Legler - guitars

Name Vars

  • F.O.A.

Members

  • Ronald Losch
  • Joe F. Winter
  • Torsten Wolf
  • Gunter Lange
  • Heiko Flechsig
  • Ralph-Marcel Dietrich

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool tidbit: The album *Point Of No Return* by Factory Of Art is a hidden gem in the prog rock and power metal scene. Released in 1997 in Germany, it blends complex guitar work by Flecke with soaring vocals by Gunter. What’s wild is how many people contributed to its creation—over a dozen individuals worked on everything from design to guest vocals. Tracks like "Silent Crying" and "Crown Of Creation" showcase their ambition, but the band never quite hit mainstream fame. Still, for fans of the genre, it’s a must-listen snapshot of late '90s European metal innovation.

Comments

nidaajeng
2025-03-13
Ron schön dich mal wieder zu höhren,aus THÜRINGEN.