They were originally called Kingdom (which they released their first album under) then they changed their name to Domain to avoid confusion with Kingdom Come.
This is the second album as Domain and what a fine hefty chunk of melodic metal it is. After this album, they would disappear for 10 years and resurface with more of a speed/power metal vibe. However, this is the band’s best effort.
Opening track Five Way Switch (favourite song) is a beast of a tune, with a killer riff and groove that will have you fist pumping the air. Hard Road To Midnight is a kick ass commercial melodic metal gem, very reminiscent of Judas Priest at their most radio friendly.
The title track slows the groove down to an anthemic hands in the air sing along rocker. They even get to sound like their German compatriots the Scorpions on Hold On Tomorrow. There are a couple of stinkers that sound as though they were scraping the barrel to fill up the space, but overall it’s a very enjoyable record.
8/10 from The Grooveman.
