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Artist: Intense |
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Intense
have been around for twenty years, and this is the first time I have
ever really listened to this band properly. 'The Shape of Rage' is
only their third full length album, and it is immense and Intense!
A really competent album from these British Power
Metallers. There are a lot of tracks on this album that will
remind you of Iron Maiden, with galloping riffs a
plenty Nick Palmer and Dave Peak have the twin-guitar barrage totally
spot on. I really like lead
singer Sean Hetherington’s vocals, they are both
powerful and
melodic. 'Anubis' kicks off the proceedings with
the galloping guitars so beloved by Maiden fans and
Intense can, and do, pull off this technique with consummate
ease. Next
track 'The Elemental' is a catchy number with some amazing riffs and a
fist punching chorus, which is sure to go down well live. 'One
Man’s Word' has razor sharp guitar work
and this
is a song you could lose yourself in, by just listening to the
awesome guitar solos . 'For
The Fallen' is a ballad, and to be honest I found this to be the only
weak track on the whole album, but having said that, Sean Hetherington's
vocals are immense and you can feel the passion oozing out of this
track. It just didn’t do anything for me. Intense
come back at you full force with 'Save Me From Myself', 'Lie'
and the 'Haunted' all racing along at a frenetic speed, harmonies and
choruses. Thrive on this mega power metal feast as we approach the
epic 'The Skull Of Sidon', running at 8 and a half minutes, this is an
awe-inspiring number. Starting off slow then midway through,
Intense acceleration. I love this song. It is everything
that Power Metal is all about for me, with sublime riffs and scorching
vocals, these guys do not disappoint at all. This is a fitting end
to a really fantastic and exhilarating album. An
album which should be in any self-respecting metal-heads
collection. Review
by: Seb Di Gatto |
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Tracklisting: 1.
Anubis |
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