Ironware - Break Out (2003/Limb)
Rating - 8.5

Return of the King - mp3

Hailing from Sweden, Ironware plays a fast and galloping brand of metal reminiscent of Maiden, Steel Attack, Iron Savior, and Nocturnal Rites. The music is fairly standard in that regard, but the songs are all tremendously consistent nonetheless. Gritty, high-end vocals are featured, and virtually every track is dotted with chugs and riffs.
Again, from start to finish this is a solid listen. Some of the top highlights include "Holy Man," "Saviors," "Return of the King," and the slow pulse beginning of "What Is Going On," which evolves into a driving pickup.
Though nothing new to the scene, the songs are still written and performed in fine power metal fashion.

TRACK LIST: Gateway/Holy Man/Dark Sun/From Deep Inside/Time Machine/Sanctuary/Saviors/Return of the King/What Is Going On/Break Out/Man of Hope

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