REVIEW FIRST EP LEATHER HEART

Leather Heart are a classic heavy metal band from Madrid (Spain) formed in 2008, with a characteristic late 70's and early 80's style mix of hard rock and heavy metal, similarities with Queensryche and Judas Priest "Point of entry" era and even with influence of Dio in the composition of the instrumental; and well leaded by a sharp high pitched vocals of Adrian, using sometimes Halford vocal techniques.

They released their first EP in March 2014 and it starts with Nightmares town in-crescendo intro in a dark atmosphere to develop a classic hard rocking riff, with reminiscences of Queensryche, well done on the interpretation of the vocals as they continue with Take my breath away, powerful pure heavy metal start, in the world of Hot Rockin' by Judas Priest and Stand up and shout by Dio, excellent long chorus and headbanging rhythm to finish with an addictive ending.

After this breathtaking track is the turn of Black as night, late 70's hard rock style and awesome chorus are the strongest points in this song, to follow with Don't you go, the gem of this EP; slow start and change of rhythm to the headbanging attack, remember "the voice of the cult" by Chastain? That's a weapon very well shot in this piece, more direct chorus to sing along in the concerts. Finally is the turn of the tittle track Leather Heart, heavy-hard rock mix, very well composed and also the sign of identity of the band, Dio style all along the way.

Overall Leather Heart offer an awesome composition, following the steps of the metal gods and keeping the flame of the classic heavy metal sound burning bright. New wave of British heavy metal old school like the old times! They will have work to do, but really, I can't wait for the next album! They are young blood and doing what they like the most, heavy metal, so Keep on Rocking guys!

LEATHER HEART

7 / 10 



Tracklist:
Nightmares Town
Take my breath away
Black as night
Don't you go
Leather Heart

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REVIEW EP DIE IN THE NIGHT BY RUTHLESS STEEL

Ruthless Steel are a Greek classic heavy metal band formed in 2012 and releasing the first EP in 2013,  Die In The Night, we can call this debut album as one of this gems of epic heavy metal that you can't stop listening; do you like Manilla Road, Judas Priest or Medieval Steel? Just mix it up and you will start having a clue of what Ruthless steel is about.

This EP takes you straight to the battle with the army fighting and the warcry of the song Die In The Night; Very few times I listen such a sharp, raw and high pitched vocals in a woman, and this makes this band so characteristic, it will be a lot inspirational for many bands to come. Great first track, curiously reminds me a lot to  Manilla Road; vocals and composition are extraordinary.

Second track is the self titled Ruthless steel, very original and fierce lyrics,  and awesome instrumental parts. Heart of fire is the next on the list, the ballad of the album, very well composed with mix parts of slow drums (remember the drums of the first Judas Priest albums?) and deep passionate chorus, great job!

Last song of the album is Power of Hate, even though this is not the most viewed track, I can tell you this is the best in this EP, sophisticated technique in the first riff, the vocalist does an awesome job! You feel she makes a great interpretation of the theme of the song; outstanding chorus, long and very effective! to sing along to the end. It gets a break kind of Victim of Fate by Helloween and the ending that you will remember forever!

Overall, this debut EP is the perfect start for a classic epic heavy metal band, It's a high level of inspiration, and also high recommended if you like true metal, in fact, with four songs like this, buying the next album will be something mandatory!
Check them out, they are 

RUTHLESS STEEL

8 / 10

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Members
Vocals: Aliki K
Bass: Nick C
Guitar: Constantine P
Drums: Andreas Kar

REVIEW EP EVIL INVADERS - EVIL INVADERS

Evil Invaders are a Speed Thrash metal band from Belgium formed in 2007,
they just released their first album in February 2013.
Their style is all about being aggressive in a thrash metal way combined
with extreme speed and high range vocals from the old school speed metal bands.

This EP starts with Victim of Sacrifice, a powerful song that gets you involved
from the beginning to the end. Very strong lyrics suitable for a hymn to sing along
for many years to come.

Driving Fast starting with a really virtuous guitar riffs, it takes you to a fast speed metal rhythm,
great job with the vocals with a really high range and sharp raw voice;
the song slows down a bit on the first part of the solo and then attacks with the main riff,
fast and aggressive! In my opinion, one of the best of the album.

Tortured by the beast, what I really like in this song is the combination of melodic heavy metal verses
with early 90s thrash metal style chorus that make you scream loud "tortured".
Just another masterpiece in this album!

Speed Invasion, as an instrumental track, one of the strongest points here
 is how they manage to change the rhythm without losing energy,
speed thrash metal style drums attacking like a bomb!

 Alcoholic Maniac, it follows a fast start with some Exumer like riffs,
leading to a headbanging solo with a mid-tempo and high speed mix parts,
this track has a really great instrumental.

Last track is the self titled song Evil Invaders, and this time it starts with an in-crescendo instrumentals,
great job with the bass here! An explosive combination of vocals and guitars,
leading with a great chorus and an amazing ending.
Very solid track with reminiscences of Iron Maiden, where you realise how well influenced they are!

Evil Invaders just made a masterpiece speed-thrash metal album,
even though this is their first album we expect the best from them in the next years,
they are here to stay and to take the lead of the speed thrash metal scene!!

EVIL INVADERS

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• enzo@evilinvaders.be

8 / 10