Massace\/Sound Pollution<\/p>\n
German true metal merchants MESSENGER return for a second shot at stardom with \u201cSee You in Hell\u201d. With such a MANOWAR 82 image they have of cause played Keep It True and Headbanger\u00b4s Open Air, plus supported RUNNING WILD and ROSS THE BOSS. The leather clothing must be pretty hot in southern Germany, but they mean business and stay true to their aim at playing catchy metal with hooks and energy. How true are they really?<\/p>\n
Opening intro \u201cFlames of Revenge\u201d is a like a declaration of independence. The cover opts for more children\u00b4s cartoon TV style, but MESSENGER head straight into the title track instead. The folky guitar work hints at some new ideas, and the song ought to go down well in the right (magic) circles. The simplicity of the old gods returns in \u201cMake It Right\u201d, with a stubbornly straight refrain. The band returns to better form with \u201cThe Prophecy\u201d, an epic fairytale with more than a fair share of IRON MAIDEN, early HELLOWEEN and MANOWAR in its veins. The on and off character of varied song quality goes on, with the pits represented by the turkey \u201cAlien Autopsy\u201d with its lack of refrain, old school and only a downright poor sound picture to rely on. The opposite happens towards the end of the album. The band then presents aces like \u201cLindisfarne\u201d, \u201cThe Land of the Brave\u201d and \u201cValkyries\u201d. The pompous, epic and sword-vielding side of MESSENGER may have a penchant for Vikings, which is alright (\u201cInto Glory Ride\u201d anyone?). Their folky touch may be more modern that they would really like, but rightly used it will be their stronghold. The ending of \u201cDr. Stein\u201d, originally by HELLOWEEN, is like Luton Town giving away a penalty shot to a Premier League club as if they needed it\u2026 With some refinement the high-pitched vocals of Siggi and twin guitar attack of Frank and Patrik will live long and prosper in the land of leather clad warriors\u2026 but for now it\u00b4s too uneven. <\/p>\n
Track List
\nFlames of Revenge
\nSee You in Hell
\nMake It Right
\nThe Prophecy
\nAlien Autopsy
\nFinal Thunder
\nFalconlord
\nThe Dragonships
\nLindisfarne
\nValkyries
\nLand of the Brave
\nDr. Stein (HELLOWEEN Cover)<\/p>\n
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