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Band
Screamer
Title
Phoenix
Type
LP/EP
Company
High Roller
YOR
2013
Style
Traditional
4/4/2013 3:09:30 PM - Review by: Eric Compton
I remember this Swedish band from a couple of years ago with the debut "Adrenaline Distractions. This sophomore effort is a really solid follow-up. This is NWOBHM tactics that recall early Maiden and anything on the Enony label from the early 80s. Tons of solos and twin guitar melodies really set the pace and the production is tight with dry bottom end. I wish the band could get signed and push that production budget up. For fans of Cauldron, Hibria and maybe Enforcer.
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    3.5 :AVE RATING

ALL REVIEWS FOR: SCREAMER
TITLE
DOR
COMPANY
REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
Hell Machine
2017
High Roller
Eric Compton5/22/2017
3.5
Phoenix
2013
High Roller
Eric Compton4/4/2013
3.5

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