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Band
Iron Will
Title
Life is Your Labyrinth
Type
LP/EP
Company
Independent
YOR
2018
Style
Traditional
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European traditional metal from Massachusetts
Bass, guitar and drums are all performed by members (or ex-members) of Boston's sturdy traditionalists Ravage. In fact, Ravage's vocalist Al Ravage shows off his talents by stepping behind the kit for this debut Iron Will record. Fans of that obscure 90s era of German speedy metal (Reactor, Embargo, Surgeon) will find plenty to love here. Singer Tony "The Metal Duke" Canillas is an average vocalist, but probably wrote a great deal of this record. In that aspect, this album is rock solid with enough riff-runs, solo ear candy and rhythm to please neck-snapping mopheads everywhere. Iron will ravage the Earth.
Recommended for fans of: Ravage, Reactor, Embargo, Pitt, Surgeon
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