28/06/04

ANNIHILATOR / ALL FOR YOU  

Still going strong after 15 years, Thrash driven Annihilator is a testament to the song writing ability and creativity of Canadian Jeff Waters.  

Right from the first title track the CD leaves you in no doubt that this is a Heavy Metal record with intelligent lyrics and although not a concept album there is a thread that ties the songs together, madness, insanity and the frustration this causes.  The driving metallic riffs coupled with the melodic chorouses make this a joy to listen to anyone who likes metal.  The tracks, "Dr. Psycho", "Demon Dance" and "Both Of Me" are prime examples of what Annihilator is all about and just to prove the have a softer side listen to the two ballads "The One" and "Holding On", which are both superb.  

If Annihilator were a vehicle it would be some kind of sooped up tank, fast, unstoppable and made of solid Metal.  

Best tracks, "Dr. Psycho", "Rage Absolute", "Demon Dance", and "All For You".  

TOTAL PLAYING TIME = 55 mins + 10 TRACKS + 5 CD ROM’S