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Band
Phantom X
Title
This Is War
Type
LP/EP
Company
Perris
YOR
2010
Style
Traditional
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6/18/2010 12:45:16 PM - Review by: Eric Compton
Texas band Phantom X just keep pouring it on. The band just unveiled their third album and continues the push to improve on each release. Led by Omen vocalist Kevin Goocher this old school metal act embraces the US heavy metal scene of the 80s, recalling the best moments of Omen, Jag Panzer, Savage Grace and early Fates Warning. The album certainly borrows from its forefathers but never really comes across as generic or middle of the road. Definitely recommended for the old school devil horns!
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    4 :AVE RATING

ALL REVIEWS FOR: PHANTOM X
TITLE
DOR
COMPANY
 REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
Rise Of The Phantom
2005
Mausoleum
Stygian Steel12/15/2005
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This Is War
2010
Perris
Eric Compton6/18/2010
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