Another band from the days of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal is
back! Jaguar reformed a few years ago and this new album also marks the
150th release on UK based label Angel Air. Only guitarist Garry Pepperd
remains from the band's original line-up being joined by drummer Nathan
Cox (ex-Andy Scott's Sweet), bassist Darren Furze and vocalist Jamie
Manton.
From the off you just know this is going to be a good album as
Run Ragged bounds out of your speakers. It is very heavy speed metal
and fans of classic Metallica (drummer Lars Ulrich is a fan) and early
Maiden are in for a treat. No chance to catch your breath at all as No
Change Given and Feng Shuicontinue the aural bombardment. Vocalist
Jamie Menton suits the music well and reaches Bruce Dickinson style high
pitched screams at times. For some severe guitar shredding try Living
Hell, which also cranks up the bass nicely. Not a ballad in sight!
Good to see an older band still cranking out good metal tunes and in
the current climate could make a comeback. A definite must for speed metal
fans!
***** Out of this world | **** Pretty
damn fine |
*** OK, approach with caution unless you are a fan |
** Instant bargain bin fodder | * Ugly. Just ugly
