Welcome back boys!
pattic | NY United States | 04/13/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"An absolutely amazing return-to-form for the Godfathers of Thrash. Although I've dutifully bought every album over the years, even I have to admit the last few, even the pairing with Michael Wagner just weren't quite up-to-par. Production has sounded not only a bit amaturish, but also pretty dated. Mark..please beef up those guitars! I would cry in frustration. A little bottom end..some distortion..y'know?!
Well, I don't know what brand of coffee they switched-to, but Walk Through Fire is the best album since "Excess". No question. The guitars are heavier, the tempos more varied, the kick drums hammer, and all the songs sound different! Sometimes I've been of the opinion that the boys took so much heat for "The Pack Is Back" that they went too far the other way, and stopped even trying to write catchy hooks. What they, and I suspect others have forgotten, is that the much vaunted first three albums, all had catchy, well written songs. Heavy...fast...raw, sure...but still catchy. Walk Through Fire is a return to that ideal mix of heavy, intense and melodic.
Trust me folks, as soon as the first track comes roaring out of your speakers, that band you loved so much in '83 will remind you it hasn't gone anywhere. Welcome back Raven!"
Great Album!
MattSub | VA, United States | 06/09/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"It's been well over a year since I heard tracks from this album on Bill Peter's Metal On Metal show, and I've been looking out for it all this time. Previously only available as an expensive Japanese import, I was glad to see it finally get stateside release. Hard Rockin' tracks, every one. Great cover of Montrose's Space Station #5, which has always been a fav of mine. I am very happy that, unlike many CDs I've purchases in the last few years, the producers decided NOT to release an overdriven, clipped, poorly equalized "iPod" style mix. Sounds great played loud in the car and the old 2 channel stereo, through actual speakers!"
Ravenized!!!!!
Martin K | Roselle, IL | 04/27/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I will not go into song by song detail but if you liked Raven before you will love them now. This is up there with Rock Until You Drop and Wiped Out. They have brought the N.W.O.B.H.M. into 2010 and released a pure heavy metal onslaught. John even hits some high notes like before, his vocals are simply awesome, the guitars crush and the drums are heavy. The thing is, this does not sound dated one bit. And just think of these killer releases lately: Krokus:Hoodoo, Ratt:Infestation, Over Kill:Ironbound, Armored Saint: La Raza, Scorpions:Sting In The Tail, Judas Priest: British Steel 3 cd set coming up, it seems like we are back in the 80's which couldn't be better for music. Please buy "Walk Through Fire", if I was rich I would personally guarantee you your money back if you don't like it. It is that good."
