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Colombia (the country, certainly not the label) has unleashed a
Teutonic blast of power metal in the name of Thunderblast and
their stunning debut release "Warzone". From the lead full
track "Cyber Titan", it is immediately
evident that Thunderblast has thrusted themselves into the upper
echelon of power metal bands alongside the likes of Gamma Ray,
Iron Savior, Jag Panzer and Lost Horizon (who they draw
comparison to me the most).
"Ignition" sounds like the long lost child of Riot meeting
Avenger at 22 Acacia Avenue. "Annihilator" has relentless
attack to it that to some extent calls to mind Judas Priest and
Lost Horizon as does the similarly brutal "Army of One".
Vocalist Felipe Franco has a firm grasp on the English vocals
and has style reminiscent of nobody in particular but closest to
Daniel Heiman of Lost Horizon. Guitarist German "War"
Guerra seems to take great pleasure in being influenced by the
Tipton / Downing combo as well as perhaps Kai Hansen and some
NWOBHM bands. "Firebinder" has an apparent NWOBHM
influence merged with its faster pace. The Hansen
comparative shines through on "Rampage" which has a certain
amount of older Helloween running through its veins.
The final 3 tracks are solid as well starting with "Alliance to
Vindicate". "Turbo" is not a Judas Priest cover and is a
power metal stormer. Closing track "Devastators" finish
off the album with a Judas Priest styled sound.
12 killer tracks makes for a mighty excellent debut. While
originality may be lacking, Thunderblast more than makes up for
it in power and one excellent sounding disc which is one of the
best releases we have received for review in 2005.
Track Listing:
1. Prime destruction (intro)
2. Cyber Titan
3. Ignition
4. Annihilator
5. Army of One
6. Spirit of Vengeance
7. Warzone
8. Firebinder
9. Rampage
10. Alliance to Vindicate
11. Turbo
12. Devastators
Homepage:
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