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The Second Attack of the Steel

Shawn Rafferty | Hudson, NH United States | 08/29/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The second album by Swedish power metal quartet, Steel Attack, is beyond comparison. They're original power metal feel is still intact from the first album, Where Mankind Fails, but with improved vocals by Steven Steel, some added keyboards, and a better production that brings out the best from all its talented members. The first track, "Fall into Madness", is possibly the best song they've ever written, with unreal guitar work, very powerful drums, and great chorus arrangements. All tracks are fast and furious, with the exception of "Holy Swordsman" which shows Steel Attack displaying a heavy and awesome groove. Definitely worth a listen!"

IF YOU LIKE EDGUY YOU WILL LIKE THIS ALSO

TAL OFER | ISRAEL | 11/16/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Great Meldoic Power Metal from Sweden.
I owned their previous cd "Where Mankind Fails", but you can't compare them. This Album really rocks!!! The vocals and technique of the guitars are really great.
It reminds me Edguy, but one difference between them: In Edguy Tobias Sammet plays Keyboards in all the songs.
I think that despite that there are some keyboards in Steel Attack's songs, If they will get a keyboardist it will sound much better!"

Speedy Power Metal with a phenomenal guitar attack.

D. Knouse | vancouver, washington United States | 08/16/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Every once in a while I happen across an album that puts a huge smile on my face and seriously blows my hair back along a roller-coaster ride of furious guitar riffage. The reason to purchase this album is simple: FANTASTIC GUITAR WORK!!! The very first time I heard this album I frequently looked over at my stereo in astonishment, grinning broadly. Killer riffs aside, the rhythm section is relentless. Even during what I at first thought was a mid-tempo hiatus in "Holy Swordsmen" the tempo shifts midway through the song and I was left breathless and impressed. The only thing here that is a bit different are the vocals. They're fairly unique sounding and might be too unusual for some. After awhile, however, I began to appreciate the fact that he sounds unlike most vocalists out there and I am one to appreciate originality. Unfortunately, this singer appears on their first two albums only, "Where Mankind Fails" and this one. After these two albums I've read many critical reviews citing nothing but diminishing returns for this once promising band. If nothing else, ignore the band name as it is a bit cheesy, for the musicianship is amazing and the songs are loaded with hooks. I am summarily stunned."