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Newsted: Heavy Metal Music

NEWSTED: HEAVY METAL MUSIC

   Based on his latest outing, "Newsted", it is fair to say that Jason Newsted is just one of those people. Those people that have some kind of ancient magical gift to turn anything they put their hand to into gold. Meaning you could probably tell that leading EP Metal, and debut full-length Heavy Metal Music, are both going to be spectacular without even having to listen to them first. However, it is advisable that you do listen to Newsted's work, due to it being nothing short of audible gold. 
   Variety wise, Heavy Metal Music ticks all the boxes. The Thrash infused sound of opening track "Heroic Dose" and the absolute masterpiece that is, "Twisted Tail Of The Comet", gives you at subtle reminder that this is the work of the man who has served time with more than just one of Thrash-Metal's most successful bands. The sky-scraping grooves are provided by the singalong spectacle "King Of the Underdogs", and the monstrous southern charm of "Ampossible". Meanwhile, the lyrically twisted tale of "Nocturnus", perfectly accompanies the thick, Doom-laden riffs that create the songs structure. Although it may seem like a turbulent roller-coaster of musical styles, it is this variety that allows each song to standout as an individual. 
   The highlights of Heavy Metal Music are without question, the nightmarish "Nocturnus", and the equally evil, "Kindevillusion". That said, the shear aggression of the Metal EP highlight "Soldierhead", and the upbeat nature of "...As The Crow Flies", is definitely worth a mention.
   For a debut, you could not possibly ask for more. Heavy Metal Music is a start-to-finish-brilliant album, packed with genuinely brilliant songs. The only downside is, once you've listen to Heavy Metal Music, once you've become hooked on Newsted's musical mastery, you will crave more from the man with the golden touch. lets hope Jason and co don't keep us waiting too long for the next installment. 

Tracks you need to hear:  

  1. "Heroic Dose"
  2. "Nocturnus"
  3. "Twisted Tail Of The Comet"       
For fans of: 

  • Voivod
  • Destruction
  • Saxon

Thank You For Reading!!!
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