ARTILLERY - The Face Of Fear Digi-CD

Issued in 6-panel Digipack. Comes with 12-page booklet.
Special limited edition Digipak including 2 bonus tracks.

Danish thrash metal quintet Artillery has released five studio records in nine years and seems to be at the height of its career. The Face of Fear convinces with a liberating mixture of aggressiveness and melody with powerful vocals, harmonious guitar play and tight rhythm section. Another outstanding element is the great songwriting that focuses on tracks between four and five minutes that get to the point, avoid repetition and skip instrumental masturbation. The band has its very own style but still manages to add a few minor surprises here and there to keep the listening experience entertaining.

Artillery's The Face of Fear appeals both to fans of heavy and thrash metal. It's a great starting point to discover these underrated Danish veterans. Fans of old date should certainly appreciate the band's youthful spirit. This is the thrash metal album you didn't know you had to purchase this year. The band in general and this output in particular deserve more attention.