This is the band’s fourth album, released back in 2012, and it is one of their best. They are without doubt, one of the best melodic rock bands around today, giving that right amount of crunch to add to the superb melodies. Erik Martensson is a genius and really knows how to write a tune, and with his main partner in crime Magnus Henriksson, they have created their own sound.
The opening track Wake Me Up really is a statement track. The main riff hits you straight away and coupled with that killer groove, it is one of best opening tracks you could wish for. The title track follows and again the main riff is killer, as is the hook and chorus. This band should be huge! Ain’t Dead Yet starts with double heavy chugga guitars and double kicks that any metal band would be proud of. Add to that the superb melodic vocal and melody, it’s a killer crossover tune. Battlegrounds starts with a powerful riff and groove, and the hook and chorus are huge. A Bitter Taste is a power ballad with the emphasis on the power, the middle section is epic with some killer guitar. Falling Down closes out Side 1, it has a big riff, big groove, and big everything else. Great track.
Side 2 kicks off with S.O.S and again, we have a very metal opening coupled with the melody of the vocal. Take Back The Fear just smokes and is my favourite track. It is the fastest song on the album, but there is no sacrifice of the melody as the hook and chorus are epic. The Unspoken Heroes follows and the quality keeps on coming. It has a riff that reminds me a tad of Thin Lizzy, but with a lot heavier groove. About To Break is up next and it’s power ballad number two. The harmonies and vocals are huge. The album closes out with After The End Of The World and we are going out with a bang with that trademark chugga riffage. A monster track to end on! A great band and every rock fan should own at least one of their albums!!!
10/10 from The Grooveman.
