I think this is the third album from these German Judas Priest soundalikes. I also beleive it was the last album to feature future Primal Fear screamer, Ralf Scheepers. Close your eyes and you would think this was a lost Priest album from the 80’s.
Yes, it’s that close and not in a bad way as this record is really rather good. Add to the mix a huge production by Tommy Hansen, and we have a winner. I know there are people who think that the band were just stealing from Priest, but if you really listen it’s more of a homage to them. I don’t hear any stealing of riffs or melodies. If you changed vocalists then those accusations would disappear, and you can’t change the way a guy sings, that’s just who he is.
We can split the tunes on the album into two categories. We have full on metal blasters, and hands in the air anthems. My favourites of the anthems are the appropriately titled Hands In The Air and Get Down, both have the same DNA: a huge sounding riff with a super catchy hook and chorus. My favourites of the more metal tunes are Cry Out, and the speedy Fire In Your Eyes; double kicks all the way!
It’s a very enjoyable record and I’m sure other people will like it equally.
8/10 from The Grooveman.
