So here is another band that disappeared for nearly thirty years before rising like a Phoenix. This is their fourth and latest album, and the second since reforming. If you were into the band originally, this will come as a big surprise as it sounds nothing like the first two records.
What you get here is a big chest pumping power metal assault, which I have to say I really love. Even the theatrical voice overs in between each song lend to the atmosphere. The twin guitar onslaught of Steve Conley and Ed Archer is epic with both laying down monster riffs over the pounding groove, and Steven Carlsons vocals are superb. The approach is quite old school as they put huge emphasis on the melody of the vocal, and the hook and chorus are a huge part of the album. My favourite track is When Angels Kill. That twin guitar intro is awesome and that pounding groove and riff just drives it along…METAL!
A highly enjoyable album that just delivers.
9/10 from The Grooveman.
