For a band that was originally labelled as just a Judas Priest rip-off band, Primal Fear have continued to rack up some pretty impressive albums. This is just another one, and a great example of what they do best – German Power Metal.
From the very beginning of this album, there is little doubt as to what is to follow – fast guitars, pounding drum beats and screaming vocals. From Countdown To Insanity and Black Sun, through to Lightyears From Home and Mind Control, This is another great album. He may on occasions sound a lot like Rob Halford, but Ralf Scheepers just keeps 'delivering the goods' (a little Judas Priest pun for you :) ) with his vocals, while the band are still rock solid perfect.
Having grown out of the legacy of Helloween and Gamma Ray, Primal Fear may not have the same standing as those two bands, but they are just as important in the ever growing European power metal scene, and this album shows why.
Rating : Another excellent example of how Euro metal is beginning to influence so many others. 4/5.
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