LANCER — Lancer (review)

LANCER — Lancer album cover Album · 2013 · Power Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3.5/5 ·
J-Man
Sporting a sound that borrows from classic British heavy metal and German power metal, the self-titled debut from Swedish act Lancer is an album that sounds totally old school from all fronts. The epic choruses, thunderous riffs, and neoclassical solos all transport the listener to the glory days of eighties' metal, so fans of acts like Iron Maiden or Helloween should have no trouble finding plenty to like here. Lancer isn't an album that sounds particularly unique when put next to all of the other 'retro' heavy metal releases, but it is executed with enough conviction to make for a recommendable listen.

As previously mentioned, Lancer plays melodic power metal that draws from German power metal acts like Helloween or Gamma Ray and NWoBHM acts like Iron Maiden. This is a style that has been done to death recently, but Lancer still does a good job at delivering solid compositions within the confines of the genre. Although it's not something that will set the world on fire, Lancer contains enough memorable choruses, kick-ass riffs, and blistering leads to largely make up for its rather safe approach. I have a tough time imagining a classic metal fan that wouldn't enjoy the hell out of tracks like "Purple Sky", "Deja Vu", and especially the epic "Between the Devil and the Deep".

At the end of the day, Lancer is not a must-have release due to its rather unadventurous attitude, but this could actually be an asset to the album if you miss the days of eighties' melodic metal. Lancer faithfully delivers the style with some really great tunes, and if you're in search of old school power metal, this wouldn't be a bad place to look at all.
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