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Band
Screamer
Title
Hell Machine
Type
LP/EP
Company
High Roller
YOR
2017
Style
Traditional
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5/22/2017 - Review by: Eric Compton
New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal from Sweden
I really enjoyed Screamer's first two albums, especially the sophomore effort 'Phoenix' in 2013. Since then the band has acquired new vocalist Andreas Wikstrom for this new record 'Hell Machine'. The act is New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal with a throwback sound to the late 70s and early 80s British scene. The twin guitar harmony has a soft tone and is complimented with an organic production that isn't modern and freeze-dried. The title track sounds Manowar via Majesty while 'Warrior' is the most riff-heavy of the bunch. Good album from a killer band that the mopheads should be talking about.
Recommended for fans of: Enforcer, Cauldron, and Night Demon
PERSONAL BREAKDOWN:

ENJOYMENT
3.5
MUSIC
4
VOCALS
3.5
PRODUCTION
3.5
ARTWORK
3
LYRICS
3.5


  • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
    3.5 :AVE RATING

ALL REVIEWS FOR: SCREAMER
TITLE
DOR
COMPANY
 REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
Hell Machine
2017
High Roller
Eric Compton5/22/2017
3.5
Phoenix
2013
High Roller
Eric Compton4/4/2013
3.5

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