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Band
Mad Hatter
Title
Mad Hatter
Type
LP/EP
Company
Art Gates
YOR
2018
Style
Power
2/8/2018 - Review by: Eric Compton
Up-beat, speedy power metal in the same vein as mid-era Helloween
Mad Hatter are a new power metal band from Sweden. Musically, it follows the familiar up-beat tempo with the sprinkling of keyboards. It isn't terribly original, but should cater to fans that really appreciate the tried and true formula. Musically it's in the vein of Michael Kiske, worshiping the same ground plowed and seeded by the mighty Helloween. Cheers to the band referencing horror author Stephen King on the cut "The Gunslinger".
Recommended for fans of: Edguy, Helloween, Masterplan and Freedom Call
PERSONAL BREAKDOWN:

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


  • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
    3 :AVE RATING

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TITLE
DOR
COMPANY
REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
Mad Hatter
2018
Art Gates
Eric Compton2/8/2018
3

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