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Band
Thor
Title
Beyond the Pain Barrier
Type
LP/EP
Company
Deadline
YOR
2017
Style
Traditional
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8/11/2017 - Review by: Eric Compton
Thor injects some youthful personnel and energy into his classic style
Jon Mikl, aka Thor, teams up with guitarist John Leibel and bassist Ted Jedlicki of Minnesota power metal act Dawn of Valor for record number 19. I think the youthful energy injected into Thor's classic riffing and mindset is a much-needed spark. The title-track is symbolic of this traditional sound--light double-bass behind up-front bass and some great riffs. The backing vocals offset some of Thor's middle vocal range. Lyrically, it's all unity and winning. Fitting considering Thor is 62 and still possesses the heart of a champ.
Recommended for fans of: Manowar and Virgin Steele
PERSONAL BREAKDOWN:

ENJOYMENT
3.5
MUSIC
3
VOCALS
3.5
PRODUCTION
3
ARTWORK
3.5
LYRICS
2.5


  • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
    3.5 :AVE RATING

ALL REVIEWS FOR: THOR
TITLE
DOR
COMPANY
 REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
An-Thor-Logy
2005
Smog Veil
Ken Pierce9/15/2005
-
Beyond the Pain Barrier
2017
Deadline
Eric Compton8/11/2017
3.5

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