Theatrical 2001 album from the Speed Metal band on Nuclear Blast featuring eleven tracks with 16-page booklet containing photos of the band & song lyrics. Nuclear Blast. 2001.
Theatrical 2001 album from the Speed Metal band on Nuclear Blast featuring eleven tracks with 16-page booklet containing photos of the band & song lyrics. Nuclear Blast. 2001.
CD Reviews
HE...IS...THE...PAIN-KILL...Wait, wrong band.
David D. Melanson | Massachusetts, USA | 07/31/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"All right, all kidding aside, no, Primal Fear is NOT just a Judas Priest clone although it seems a bit odd to me that the drum intro to "Kiss Of Death"...track 2 on this release...happens to sound almost EXACTLY like the drum intro to "Hell Patrol"...track 2 on the legendary Priest album "Painkiller." That said, this is, without a doubt, one of THE best classic metal albums I've ever heard. Ralf Scheepers is a vocal GOD...I really think he should've been the replacement for Rob Halford in Priest rather than "Ripper" Owens (for a great example of that, listen to the Gamma Ray version of "Exciter" on the "Legends Of Metal" Priest tribute with Ralf on vocals...he NAILS it PERFECTLY.)Every song but the somewhat over-the-top "Back From Hell" is a classic (BFH is just a little TOO much, but it's still a good tune) PF also adds in an unlisted "bonus track"...I think it's Track 10 if I remember correctly...called "Iron Fist In A Velvet Glove," a metal ballad that is easily one of the best cuts on the album, second only to the raging, headbanging opener "Angel In Black." Phenomenal guitar work throughout the album, heavy-sounding production that loses no energy in the studio...the German Metal Commandoes indeed! Don't miss it!"
OK copy of Painkiller
mateozzz | McAllen, TX United States | 12/31/2001
(3 out of 5 stars)
"I have this image in my head of a metal band who stumbles apon the Judas Priests studio notes from making Painkiller. Unfortunately, they don't speak English, so they take some classes and learn English and then record a new album, which is Nuclear Fire. Don't get me wrong, this is a fun album to listen to and has its moments, but it doesn't exactly rate with Priests work. They have some really goofball lyrics that try to follow the Painkiller model: unrelated phrases strung together to create an image (vs a storyline approach). In Painkiller, it worked well, here it doesn't because I think they need a few more English lessons. Of course, if you don't read the lyrics, what the heck? The drums are furious, the guitars and vocalist are screaming, and the recording sparkles. Somebody get these guys a good producer so they can make some original songs and then we'll have a contender!"
Very good indeed!!
Mr. S. J. Shuttlewood | England | 07/11/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"if u like ur metal heavy and brutal , get this!! its incredible!! like painkiller era priest. best true metal around at the moment."
METAL PERSONIFIED
Jason Baron | USA | 02/11/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Bottom line... If you like metal get this album. I have been a Judas Priest fan for over a decade now and to me there is no better vocalist than Mr.Halford. Your Tates and Dickinsons definitely deserve rightful mention, but Ralf Scheepers more than holds his own and this compact disc is absolutely ... awesome! To the metal uneducated, this guy was in the running for the vacant vocalist slot left by the aforementioned Mr. Halford and did not get the job (although I think he should of). Ripper Owens is awesome and it is a hard job choosing between who would have been the better replacement, but for some reason I'm leaning more towards Scheepers for scheer range, however I am dying to see what Priest comes up with with Tim. Anyway, I'm not going to bore you with a track by track analysis of this album, but when you put it in and push play, strap yourself in and get ready for a rollercoaster ride...Enjoy!"
Another Primal Fear Triumph!
progdog | East Coast USA | 02/09/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Primal Fear delivers again on this, the third release from the band. Though there is nothing groundbreaking, Nuclear Fire is pure, vintage metal, unlike most of what is being put out today. They don't need gimmicks, DJs, other people to write their songs, or implants to catch your attention. Of the twelve tracks on this CD, only Living For Metal took more than one listen to gain appreciation. With Halford-esque screams, Tipton and Downing like riffs, PF makes me long for the glory days of Metal! If you are not familiar with PF, do not hesitate to buy any of their releases, they will not disappoint a true Metal fan."
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1