|
Unchained hails from Sweden, has an obvious affection for the
likes of Iron Maiden, Tad Morose, early Savatage and perhaps
Artch, and are a rather entertaining listen.
Opening up with My Guide, one gets the feeling the Unchained
has been waiting years to record this track as it comes off very
hungry in their attack. Ghost Of The Alchemic Hall sounds
like it could have been recorded by modern day Jag Panzer.
Theater Of Fear has a bit of a Savatage bite to it.
Unchained offers up a change of pace on the ballad I Dream
which showcases the bands ability to harmonize quite nicely.
The Great Witch is pure early 90's Iron Maiden pre Blaze.
Closing track Seventh Sin (not Son!) is solid closing track of
straight ahead metal.
Obviously, this is not the greatest release we have ever
reviewed and it is far, far from the worst we have ever reviewed
(see Smeer for that honor!). Nevertheless, Unchained
offers up a good debut that could use more tracks in the vein of
My Guide and perhaps a bit more in the way of catchy melodies
that particular song possesses.
Track Listing:
1. My Guide
2. The Analyst
3. Ghost Of The Alchemic Hall
4. Theater Of Fear
5. I Dream
6. Ordinary Sinner
7. Like The Candle
8. The Great Witch
9. Seventh Sin |
