For fans of older melodic metal this might be an interesting band. Coming from the United Kingdom and playing since the early eighties, this band brings some heaviness akin to bands of old like Zion (US) and Mercy Rule. Some leads make me think of early Whitecross and King James. Listen for example to the solo in Chasing Shadows. The lead guitarist is doing a great job there as well as in other songs. It's a traditional way of playing that you have to be into to like it. There are some beautiful songs on this album like And The Righteous Shall Be Saved, Show Me A Woman and Chasing Shadows. Often you can sing along quite easily. Sometimes the production could have been better. In the openingtrack Awake the rhythmguitar doesn't come out of the mix as clear and heavy as I would have liked. It's almost like an effect has been used to create a whirling sound and it sounds distant. In a few cases the vocals seem to suffer from bad micing when singer Graeme Leslie sounds truncated. Nevertheless, there are some enjoyable moments on this disc that any melodic metal and hardrock fan might like too. They know how to write a song and experience of years pay off here. I've had a good time listening to some songs. Available by sending £12,99 Pound Sterling to: 48 Radford Close, Aldermill Grange, Atherstone, Warwickshire. CV9 3LA. England. Cheques made payable to C. McCoy. [email protected]
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