Probably one of the '80s finest, rip-roaring metal moments although not many would have appreciated this gem of a record born from the wastes of Germany. The vocals alone make this opus worthy, Fact being a searing, roaring beast of a machine fronted by Reent Froehlich who is backed by the guitar guns of Michael "Metal Micky" Otto and Patricia Huth. This is some record, born from the same fires that spawned the likes of Priest but more so Accept, because this at times borders on burning speed metal, all guns blazing, wings flapping and fire-breathing...this is a really forceful record that never lets up until the embers of 'Hard Times' have rested in the darkness. Album opener 'Marauder' is such a buzzing, shredding, maniacal face-melter that one can only smirk at its intensity. A complete and utter tour de force of an opus, a must-have....blistering.
8.5/10
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