Al Morris has been coming up with some of the best riffs in Doom Metal for over 20 years now and with this the new Iron Man album,nothing has changed.In fact,he may have got even better with age.While they known as a Doom Metal band,Iron Man offer up a musical package that older fans of Heavy Metal will also really appreciate.One of the first things that hits you with this album is the incredible production.I will go as far as to say this the best sounding album from a independent label i have heard in years.This could easily be mistaken as a major label release and the people involved should be overjoyed in how remarkable this sounds.There is not one weak track,no stale riffs and every tune on here is catchy as hell.
One of those albums you listen to once and already the tunes are stuck in your head.First track up "Burn The Sky" sets the high standard going and doesn't let up to the final killer track " Among The Filth And Slim" delivers the magic.Louis's bass and Dex's drums are the perfect rhythm section in such a way the compliments the songs in a way only the best bands can achieve. Vocals from Joe are top - notch but the real star is Al Morris.Simply put this guy is a god of the Maryland Doom scene and here proves it big time.The dude has more groove and soul in his little fingers than most guitarists could ever dream of.This is only their 4th album is 20 odd years but this so much better than any of their previous release's.Comparisons for those people who have never heard them,well even though their name comes from the famous Sabbath tune they are actually closer to Pentagram than anybody else.This is album of the year so far for me...Check it out..9.5/10
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Definitely one of the best metal albums to come out in a long time. My album of 2009 as well.
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