Agent Steel – Order of the Illuminati
John Cyriis who? Yes, this longstanding US power thrash metal force cut their teeth on the shrill and soaring brilliance of John’s pristine pipes, but with “Omega Conspiracy” and now “Order of the Illuminati”, they prove those days are long gone and that Bruce Hall can match his predecessors style in a live situation, while bringing more bottom end power and a character all his own to the front man position. The Versailles/Garcia twin guitar attack is still among the tightest and most impressive within this genre as these 2 fretboard acrobats produce song after song of otherworldly hooks, injected with a mighty thrash delivery. Take a masterful mix of tempo and emotion and you are held in the compelling grip created by the songwriting force behind Agent Steel. “Order of the Illuminati” is modern power metal excellence, upholding the belief that life really does exist beyond this world and that they are studying us and biding their time before making official contact. 4 albums strong and gaining momentum, Agent Steel once again proves that traditional US metal doesn’t have to sound neutered or frail. -Marty
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