There was quite a buzz about these German metallers in the '80s, the band spewing forth a dark, technical almost classic metal dirge with speed-metal edge although never really flirting with razor thrash, but Rage certainly know how to cut the flesh. This is very precise power metal that brings to mind the likes of Priest in its well engineered pace, blistering guitars, war marching drums and the searing, soaring vocals of Peavey who also supplies the jarring bass lines. Imagine a cold fusion of Priest, Maiden and Coroner, a technical, icy plateau of frosted layers, angled inclines and unusual cave systems giving the whole record a futuristic but possibly inaccessible edge to your average metaller. Often fascinating stuff, explosions of riffs and solo's, fast-paced drums which have a trigger effect on the ears and somewhere deep down a catchy chorus or two if you give it time. Rage have carved themselves an interesting career but don't imagine this topping the charts but I'm pretty sure that many clubs across Europe appreciated this highly talented trio who certainly know how to crank up their style on intellectual metal.
7.5/10
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