This album smokes! It's got a killer sound that tickles itching ears...but the message won't cater to the flesh. It's confrontational and to the point. "Who pulls the strings? Who makes you do those things?" Satan has "Sold You A Lie." It's time to "Kick In The Gates Of Hell" and "Roll The Rock" away from your heart. This is 80's metal all the way. Some guy named David (from a black gospel rap group called "Good Blood" or something like that) did an immaculate job producing this project. The guitars are upfront and have a real good tone. The rhythm section is tight and holdin' it all together nicely. On "Is It A Crime" we hear some acoustic guitar tracks. Where have we heard that before? Wasn't it Bloodgood's latest album? Oh well, it's got some passionate vocals with healthy background vocals. This is potent stuff, folks! Zion has been given some creativity that is sure to please. This album ought to be one of the hottest of next year. "Roll The Rock" and "Less Of Me", the two songs on the "Thunder From The Mount" two-song demo released late last year are included here. According to vocalist Rex Scott, they just barely made it. "The production on the other seven songs are so much better, that we hated to include these." With this release, Zion is going to shed all associations with the AC/DC sound. It's got a modern and classy sound. Comparisons to Dokken would be more appropriate. Once this hits the racks in January, you ought to scoop it up.
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Dead Zine 2002Reviewed by NecRoSarXLittle piece of useless trivia: I'm best friends with the person who was supposed to replace Rex Scott of Zion- Scott Osterloh. He was slated to take over vocals after Rex bailed to front X-Sinner, but then the band and label folded. Blessing in disguise, otherwise he wouldn't experience the joy of knowing me. Anyway, just some useless filler I threw in there, and Scott, if you're reading this,…Dead Zine 2002Reviewed by D_ListerNeeding to find some more late 80's glam metal for that every now and again itch you get? Zion might just be the disc for you. It's easy to find and usually cheap. I would have to suggest to you to not pay too much for it. I'm not overly impressed with this CD and it's not one I owned back in the past so there's no sentimental value attached to this music for me. Although this is a bit more…Adonai Metal Rock #3Reviewed by Daniel BaillodTranslated from the original French Whoah!! For a first album, ZION hits very, very hard!! David ZAFFIRO (BLOODGOOD's guitarist) produced this first vinyl effort: and the producer's job suits him very well, because "Thunder From The Mountain" has the benefit of a big sound, very clear. The AC/DC influences, very recognisable on their demo "Rock For Eternity", have softened a good deal (except on…Heaven's Metal #14Reviewed by Doug Van PeltThis appropriately-titled tape starts off with some excellently-produced harmonies, which kick into a real catchy hook. Zion has shredded their AC/DC clone sound to take on a more full, melodic sound not too unlike Dokken. Quite a change, huh? David Zaffiro produced this music - and did a great job. The guitars are upfront with a very solid and driving rhythm behind it. Rex Scott still has the…Similar sounding releases
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