CD Title: When The Slate Becomes Diamonds
Year: 2009 (original release in 2008)
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Label: Apollon Records
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Rating: 8.9 / 10
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This album is a re-release (the original came out in 2008), but since I've never had the pleasure of listening to it before, I'm going to treat it as a brand new record.
This is fantastically good fist-punchin', horn-raisin', headbangin' Traditional Metal at it's finest! The crisp production and sing-alongable choruses make this album instantly accessible and the melodies make it incredibly memorable. The guitar solos will make you want to whip out your air guitar (or real guitar... if you're able to play) and play along. Perhaps they should shove "The Waste Remains and Kills" on the next Guitar Hero? Just an idea...
If you're looking for something to play alongside your Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Helloween collection, then look no further.