Hitten’s last album was killer and I felt somewhat guilty that I hadn’t heard of them before. I mean, the band have been releasing albums since 2014 so what have I been doing missing them for nearly ten years? Thank god for Bandcamp, and the “you may also like this “ recommendations. It must be so frustrating being a band in this wired in age as there is SO much music out there and you are basically on your own.
This is their fifth album and I’m pleased to report it’s just as good as its predecessor. Killer metal played with passion and plenty of melody, and the riff is still king. I reviewed an album by Niagara the other day who are also Spanish, and I forget to mention Hitten when I said I didn’t know of many Spanish bands. How could I have forgot these guys!?
I love all of this album and highlights for me are album opener Prelude To Passion, which is how you should start an album (with a bang), plus it has a great hook and chorus. As well, Unholy Games has a great groove and some killer guitar. There is also my favourite tune Dark Stalker, which has a great intro, a killer riff, and double kicks pounding away, it actually reminds of Iron Maiden at times with the twin guitar.
The whole record is great and is definitely a quality addition to anyone’s collection.
9.5/10 from The Grooveman.
