Rage--End of All Days

Rage--End of All Days (1996) Rating--8.3

Another solid, bruising power metal offering from the German mainstays. A return to the faster-paced 'Trapped!' sound, as the band picks it up a notch with both the guitar work and the drum beats. A lot of heavies, and while not as strong as the 'Link'-era music, better and sharper than the previous effort. Still, once again, solid metal none-the-less. Actually after several months, this one is getting a lot better with continued listens...
Starting things off is "Under Control", which is fast and furious, with big drums. Check out the brutal riff/rhythm after the second chorus...
"Higher Than the Sky" is very Priest-like in its tightness, and actually reminds a little of "Jawbreaker", a song Rage covered on the Priest tribute disc. A very singable chorus. "Visions" is heavy, heavy, heavy, especially the post-chorus mid-riffs.
"Talking to the Dead" has a classic intro riff, which melts into a smooth rhythm, whereas "Desperation" is steady throughout with its heavy chops.
Even more great no-nonsense axework is shown on "Frozen Fire", and "Face Behind the Mask" is fast-paced with a tremendous chorus. Once again, the boys have delivered in their true underrated fashion...
TRACK LIST: Under Control/Highter That the Sky/Deep in the Blackest Hole/End of All Days/Visions/Desperation/Voice From the Vault/Let the Night Begin/Fortress/Frozen Fire/Talking to the Dead/Face Behind the Mask/Silent Victory/Fading Hours

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