Warrior--The Code of Life

Warrior--The Code of Life (2001/Nuclear Blast) Rating--8.6

This is a much heavier and nastier release than before, and much of that may be attributable to the addition of Rob Rock to the band. The former Impellitteri vocalist not only has one of the better voices in metal, but is also a talented and able songwriter. This release also pushes his solo offering to the limit (and likely surpasses it).
Technical, riff-crunching power metal, reminding a bit of recent Crimson Glory, a little Impellitteri, and the best moments of Warrior's own back catalog.
Opening track "Day of Reckoning" is strafing and steady, with "Kill the Machine" and "Soul Surviver" being good as well.
A toned-down chug moves "Standing," "We are One" is fueled by a drum-and-chord rhythm, and "Retribution" is constant rip from the onset.
Slower paces are featured in both "Open Your Eyes" and "The Endless Beginning," but meaty chords bolster them nicely.
TRACK LIST: Day of Reckoning/Kill the Machine/Standing/We Are One/Open Your Eyes/Pantheon/Code of Life/Soul Surviver/The Endless Beginning/ The Fools' Theme/Insignifcance/Retribution

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