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Finnish power metal band Thunderstone
has created an album that is somewhat epic sounding at times and at
others grittier. “Tools of Destruction” is mid-paced and
more progressive than a lot of power metal acts. Formed in 2000, they
have developed their sound on this album…compared to their 2
predecessors. This disc stunned me. It reminds me a little of Mercenary,
Stratovarius, and Hammerfall all at once. The keys on “Without
Wings” will make you think of Stratovarius, right away. There
are more sharper-edged and thrashier sounding riffs than many power
metal bands. The vocals are done well; they may be the finest part
of the band. Every track has at least one strong point and the band
does this because they sound tight. Their music has some resemblance
to 80’s glam metal, but not in a cheesy way. It’s the
strong elements. Speaking of which, the mixing was completed by Mikko
Karmila (Children of Bodom, Amorphis), at Finnvox Studios (Sentenced,
Moonspell, Stratovarius) in Finland. So you can expect an excellent
mix quality on “Tools of Destruction.” I can’t wait
for their next disc. Rating: 84 |
