Imagine a rather good Scandi-rock CD with no vocals and you would be close to this release from Lion Music.

Normally instrumentals can be a dull and tiresome for all but the most direhard of fret-botherer. Instead on this release we actually have songs; including an excellent cover of 'Hello' by Lionel Ritchie.

Needless to saying the playing on here is rather impressive. Other standout tracks include 'Evilized'. Guests musicians include Lacu Lahtinen from Hanoi Rocks & Janne Juutinen of Masterstroke amongst others.

This is a classy release for the melodic metal/scandi-rock fan. When it's this good who gives a toss there is not one warbling over the top of it?

****

Review by Marty Dodge

***** Out of this world | **** Pretty damn fine |
*** OK, approach with caution unless you are a fan |
** Instant bargain bin fodder | * Ugly. Just ugly