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Other than demo releases, this is the second full length release by Titan Force that came out in ´91 on Shark Records. Although, this reissue was put out by the German label High Roller Records in 2022.

They seem to get tagged with the power metal label, but I think they are more of a Prog metal outfit in the realm of Queensryche, just like their first release. This time around they are stretching themselves a bit, with a few different grooves to add the mid tempo vibe they have been going on.

There are two really outstanding tracks on the album. The title track is killer, with some superb plank spanking from Mario Flores. As well as the cool groove of Face To Face , which gets my vote as favourite track. The different approach with the beat and groove really works with this track.

Other than compilations, this was it for the band and by ´94 they were all done. If you can pick it up cheap then it’s well worth the opening of the wallet.

8.5/10 from The Grooveman.

This a 2022 reissue from High Roller records of what was originally Titan Force´s debut album that came out in ´89. In power metal circles, this album is considered a bit of a belter and rightly so. The band are from Colorado Springs, the same place as Jag Panzer whose vocalist actually sings on this album after Titan Force poached him after playing some shows with Jag Panzer.

Definitely from the Geoff Tate school of vocal pyrotechnics, Harry Conklin’s performance here is epic to say the least. Think if Iron Maiden had a love child with Queensryche who then messed around with Crimson Glory and had a quick snog with a young Dream Theater, then you may get a sense of where we are here. For a power metal album there is quite a mid tempo groove going on for most of the album, which I think suits the epic feel to the music. Stand out tracks are Wings Of Rage, Chase Your Dreams, Lord Desire, and my favourite Master Of Disguise which is killer.

Not sure why they faded away but the tunes on the grooves on this beautify are top notch.

8.5/10 from The Grooveman.