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IRON SAVIOR: SKYCREST

 IRON SAVIOR: SKYCREST 
   Skycrest, the latest release from Germany's Iron Savior, is a superb accomplishment of traditional Heavy Metal and Power Metal fusion. Executed with masterful musicianship, crisp and clean production and great song writing, Skycrest sounds as epic as it does Metallic. 
   From start to finish Skycrest is a veritable feast of Heavy Metal treats, crammed with delectable crunchy riffs, pummelling steam train drumming and powerful vocals. Following the gentle intro of "The Guardian", title track "Skycrest" is the perfect example of just what Iron Savior can do, unleashing a torrent of massive raging riffs and showcasing frontman Piet Sielck's incredible vocal prowess.
   Blowing you away with breakneck drumming and huge harmonies, "Our Time Has Come" also boasts a massive sing along chorus, guaranteed to satisfy any Power Metal hungry listener. "Hellbreaker" displays some interesting intricate leads while still remaining groovy and melodic, as well as containing mandatory incredible guitar solos and some rather fun futuristic explosions and laser sound effects.
   Galloping riffs, twin guitar harmonies and thick bass tones aplenty, "Souleater" is a groovy traditional Heavy Metal track that shows an element of Judas Priest inspiration, an influence prevalent throughout Skycrest. The slightly more intricate and technical, almost progressively structured "Welcome To The New World" is a fast and furious assault of shredding riffs and driving drums, with an immensely catchy chorus thrown in for good measure. 
   The pace, infectious choruses, groovy riffs and blistering solos continue through epic Power Metal track, "There Can Be Only One", before the dark and gloomy "Silver Bullet" turns things up a notch with yet more crazy drumming and intense heavy grooves. In an AC/DC style, obligatory Heavy Metal tribute song "Raise The Flag" is an entertaining and anthemic Rock N' Roll party tune. With a sombre and melancholic tone, "End Of The Rainbow" is a powerful Metal epic, complete with more great guitar leads, Heavy Metal melody and an absolutely colossal chorus.
   Slowing things down virtually to a stop, ballad track "Ease Your Pain" is most notable for bassist and songwritter Jan-Sören Eckert's amazing and emotive vocal performance, before closing track "Ode To The Brave" kicks in with a full speed ahead Metal assault. With a scent of Blind Guardian's style of epic Metal thrown in to the mix, this spectacular finale closes the curtains with twin guitars, some of the crunchiest riffs on the album and blistering solos, all presented at full speed.
   Overall, Skycrest is a wonderful working of Heavy/ Power Metal. Start to finish it is a highly enjoyable and wonderful sounding album that is certain to please any fans of the traditional Metal ways. 

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