Jag Panzer--The Age of Mastery (1998/Century Media)
Rating--8.2
Sworn to Silence--RealAudio
A good followup to 1997's solid 'The Fourth Judgment'. Flashes of speed are shown at times, but it's more along the lines
of good-old-fashioned, standard power metal. The Panzer axemen pull off some of the best lead runs in the business, showing
that soloing is indeed not a forgotten art. Harry Conklin continues to be one of the most underrated vocalists as well.
The rolling and heavy "Sworn to Silence" is excellent throughout, with a vox-driven, caustic chorus. A good chunk riff and
pulse moves "False Messiah," and "Viper" is prowling and heavy, with a sustained drive.
Other strong tracks include the title
track, "Displacement," "Chain of Command," "Burning Heart," and the Camelot-tinged themes of "The Moors."
Not as
good as its predecessor, but still solid.
TRACK LIST: Iron Eagle/Lustful and Free/Twilight Years/Sworn to Silence/False Messiah/The Age of Mastery/Viper/
Displacement/Chain of Command/Take This Pain Away/Burning Heart/The Moors
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