Bring on the traditional metal. Classy '80s fantasy metal has always been my thing, especially when the craftsmanship is of this quality. This is coated in battalion imagery and armour-plated and riddled with sharp guitars and seething vocals which never let up. The title cut gallops like a metallic stallion and 'Wildest Dreams' confirms my belief that this type of stuff when experienced by the young and innocent kids of yesteryear, could have been life changing. Cheesy to some, even dated, but bands like Cobra were of their time and of great musicianship, proving more depth to the cauldron than just dungeons and dragons. Most of the tracks come it at three minutes apiece, and by the time 'We Rock You', 'Stand With Me' and 'On My Knees' have passed, I'm sure you'll be eager for another spray of Cobra venom!
7.5/10
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