Year : 2025
Style : Heavy Metal , Speed Metal
Country : Spain
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 96 mb
Bio:
REDSHARK is Spanish Heavy Metal band, formed in 2012 in Barcelona. The band debuted with the “Lights Of Darkness” single, which was released in 2013. In 2016 REDSHARK released debut EP entitled “Rain Of Destruction” and another single, “Destroy What Destroys You”. Their latest release, the “Evil Realm” EP, was released in 2019. While many of the so-called NWOTHM (what stands for New Wave Of Traditional Heavy Metal) acts follow the classic British Metal path, and the style immortalized by such bands as IRON MAIDEN and JUDAS PRIEST, REDSHARK presents a little bit different approach. Their style refers to both Classic Heavy Metal, but also Speed Metal heroes of the ‘80s, such as EXCITER or ABATTOIR.
Album:
Second full-length album.'Sudden Impact' is set to blow you away with its potent blend of music and lyrical themes that reflect today’s societal struggles, as well as the looming threat of an imminent World War III...We're talking about REDSHARK, the Catalan heavy metal band that has been around since 2012. And although their debut album was released three years ago, I hadn't heard of the band until now. That is, until their second album suddenly hit me like a ton of bricks. Fittingly, REDSHARK have named their album ‘Sudden Impact’.And the lads don't waste any time. Without messing around with any intro nonsense, the Catalans immediately blast us with the title track, which is a solid speed grenade. The song, not the eardrums.The band's influence and orientation clearly point to the eighties, and here in particular to US power metal. Catchy riffs that don't overwhelm the listener with artificial trills, but cut straight to the bone. Added to this is powerful vocals that can sometimes sound a little nasty.It all fits perfectly with the music, which, with slight excursions into speed metal, really shows off. Wolfgang Petry lookalike and singer Philip Graves also has the right voice. Especially on the song ‘Hypnotized,’ you are sometimes reminded of Bruce Dickinson. Speaking of which, I would be happy if IRON MAIDEN would record such an energetic album again.‘Rip Your Bones’ shines with an awesome opening riff, which, although simple in structure, has a truly electrifying effect. The track also has real drive and goes back in the direction of speed metal. AGENT STEEL comes to mind, maybe METAL CHURCH too, but only in terms of the overall feel. The Catalans are not copycats, even though the musical framework they have set for themselves leaves little room for originality. But they use it in a formidable way.REDSHARK give the old-school sound a powerful boost, mainly thanks to the rich production, which lends the eighties charm a modern, powerful edge. In addition, ‘Sudden Impact’ shines with maximum variety, so that the almost 41 minutes fly by. One of this year's heavy speed highlights. This band is one to watch.
Line-Up:
Pau Correas - Vocals (2019-present) - See also: Crimson Storm, Wicked Leather, ex-Kill the Krait
Philip Graves - Vocals (2012-2019), Bass (2013-2016), Guitars (2016-present) - See also: Emissary, Inverted Cross, Whirlwind, ex-Streamer (live), ex-Wild Freedom (live), ex-Back to Rock, ex-Invasion
Javier Bono - Guitars (2013-present) - See also: Lewis and the Strange Magics, Pioneros CANO, ex-Back to Rock, ex-Leather Lash
Chris Carrest - Bass (2016-present) - See also: Inverted Cross, ex-Wild Freedom, ex-Sofire (live), ex-Back to Rock
Alan - Drums (2023-present) - See also: Høbo
Production:
Produced & recorded by Jaume Perna "Jack Dark" at Capricorn Studios. Recording drums by Edgar Beltri at La Atlántida Studio.
Mixed & mastered by Javi Félez at Moontower Studios.
Cover art by Stanislav Atanasov.
Tracklist:
01. Sudden Impact
02. A Place for Disgrace
03. Fire Raider
04. Your Last Breath
05. Hypnotized
06. Rip Your Bones
07. Whispers of Time
08. Beware of the Shark
09. The Chase
10. Fight the Rules of Power
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