Extreme Power Metal, it says on a lurid Orange sticker on the front of the CD cover and they are not kidding, as the title suggests this is a Sonic Firestorm.
When you first put this on you would be forgiven for thinking that it’s on the wrong speed, it sounds a bit like Helloween on speed but once you get over the initial shock of how fast these British guys can play you are rewarded with one of the finest Power Metal the UK can offer, this is so good it’s hard to believe they don’t come from Sweden.
The vocals are melodic and the guitar riffs are as tight as possible played at a break neck speed and not a note missed, I bet their guitar roadie’s earn their money. If your are a fan of Speed Metal you will find this very appealing and repeated plays reveal a very strong album, you cant turn on Total Rock and not hear a track off this CD.
Best tracks: "My Spirit Will Go On", "Fields O Despair" & "Soldiers Of The Wasteland".