Album Review- Screamer-Kingmaker
Sweden's heavy metal act Screamer has unleashed their fifth studio effort, entitled Kingmaker via SPV/Steamhammer Records. Formed in Ljungby, Sweden in 2009, the five-piece really is a throwback to 1980s metal with towering vocals, dynamic twin-guitars and piercing grooves. The band gained influences from Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Dio amongst others. They have previously released four LP'S and a live recording. 'Kingmaker' starts off with a bang with the title track from the album getting its name. Vocalist Andreas Wikstrom powers over twin guitars that are as melodic and smooth as the rest of the band's sound. Next up is' Rise Above' to add some aggression to the band's sound. The fist-clenching riffs and punchy twin assaults from guitarists Jon Morheim and Dusan Rosic add some depth and tone to the vocals. Screamer has clearly been spending time listening to the aforementioned bands because the songs are rich with hook-laden choruses and headb...