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Band
Living Metal
Title
Living Metal
Type
LP/EP
Company
Independent
YOR
2018
Style
Traditional
12/1/2018 - Review by: Eric Compton
Bass-driven NWOTHM from Brazil
Brazil still has their love affair with traditional and power metal. New act Living Metal keeps the torch burning with this quick six-track EP. It's bass-driven to capture the foundation of Iron Maiden, but vocally more like Manowar. "Fire on Two Wheels" has a Swedish Heavy Load sound with "Back to the 80s" possessing a tongue-in-groove riff attack that embodies the song title. This is fun stuff on record, but probably better received in a live environment.

Recommended for fans of: fans of Manowar, Iron Maiden
PERSONAL BREAKDOWN:

ENJOYMENT
3.5
MUSIC
3
VOCALS
3
PRODUCTION
3
ARTWORK
2.5
LYRICS
3


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TITLE
DOR
COMPANY
REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
Living Metal
2018
Independent
Eric Compton12/1/2018
3

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