ATTICK DEMONS — Let's Raise Hell (review)

ATTICK DEMONS — Let's Raise Hell album cover Album · 2016 · Power Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3.5/5 ·
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Glory to the demons...

Genre: traditional metal with power metal elements

The second full-length effort by the Portuguese metal outfit Attick Demons, "Let's Raise Hell" is released on Pure Steel Records in august.

Musically, the album is probably best described as traditional metal with power metal elements. While some classify Attick Demons primarily as a power metal band, I think they operate more at the traditional metal end of the gamut than at the power metal end. Anyway, that the end of the day, what matters is whether or not the music is good. And it's pretty good. Obviously inspired by Iron Maiden, Attick Demons utilize several traditional metal tropes to great effect, including 80s style classic metal screams and twin guitar leads. As mentioned, there are elements of power metal in their style, so the energy level is taken up a notch, and an slightly epic scope is added.

The songwriting and musicianship showcased on the album are both solid. The most striking aspect of the album is probably how much Artur Almeida's vocals sound like post-2000 Bruce Dickinson. At times, he sounds frighteningly identical to Dickinson. Some might find it lame that the vocalist seems to imitate another singer rather than finding his own voice. I must admit that I don't find it lame. I find it fascinating. Production-wise, I think the album sounds pretty good. It's not polished, but in no way rough or lo-fi.

Fans of traditional metal and US power metal should find this album a pretty good listen, and Maiden fans should also check it out. Personally, I find it an enjoyable listen.
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