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Having left their
former label AFM Records the Swedish band Steel Attack unleashes their third
album through the Spanish label Arise Records. This band hails from the same
part of Sweden as Carnal Forge, Centinex, Katatonia and In Thy Dreams but
unlike these they play power metal of the heavier school. The first half of
this album is actually of very high quality and they have grown a little
heavier since their previous release. Heavier does not necessarily mean better
but in this case it does. The new vocalist does his job very well even though
his voice sounds a little strained at times. Plenty of sharp riffing, past
paced drumming and sing-along choruses will surely make fans of the genre
happy but is this interesting for any of us who do not only listen to heavy /
power metal? I would answer this question with a simple yes. Steel Attack has
got what it takes, they are good song writers and they have a strong voice
behind the microphone. I especially fell in love with the anthem-like "Heavy
Metal God" which is clearly the highlight of the album for me despite the
simple chorus and cheesy lyrics. Unfortunately the second half of the album
lacks the quality of the first half and it gets a little boring in the end.
Steel Attack is still a band worth to check out if you are into heavy / power
metal and would like to listen to something heavier than
Edguy.
| Tracklist |
1. Predator Of |
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The Empire 2. Cursed Land 3. The Darkness 4. Point Of No |
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Return 5. Heavy Metal God 6. The Holy Sign 7. Arise |
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8. Nightmare 9. One Way To Heaven One Way To Hell 10. |
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Reality Unknown |
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