Year : 2019
Style : Heavy Metal
Country : Poland
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 115 mb
Bio:
Axe Crazy was formed in 2010 in Ledziny, Poland by Andrzej Heczko – drums, Adrian Bigos – guitar and vocals, Robson Bigos – guitar and vocals, Jacek Boron - vocals, Michal Wlóczko - bass. The band chose its name from a song of NWOBHM legend Jaguar and from the beginning, plays a mixture of classic hard rock and heavy metal mostly influenced by bands like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Helloween, Kiss, Running Wild, Stormwitch, Dio etc.In 2011 bass player Michal was replaced by Kamil Piesciuk. Another change in 2012 with the arrival of Michael Skotnicki on vocals and since the band played a lot of shows in their hometown and beyond. In April 2014 Axe Crazy recorded and self released on CD their debut EP "Angry Machines" which had a lot of positive reviews from around the world. In March 2015 the band was featured on the German compilation “Trveheim Vol. 1.” In June 2015 the band signed with German label Pure Steel Records for release of their debut EP on limited to 200 copies vinyl, wich was officially released on the February 2016. In August 2015 another Axe Crazy track was released on compilation from USA "True Metal Lives III - The Hard Road To Hell". In December 2015 Kamil left the band and the new bass player became Daniel Czupryn. In March 2016 Axe Crazy recorded material for full-length album entitled “Ride on the night” and sign contract for release it with No Remorse Records in November. New album was released on CD in December 2016 ( No Remorse Records) and on vinyl (band self released) in December 2017.In January 2019 Michael leaves the band and already in February Tomasz „Judas” Swidrak becomes a new singer, with which the band records a "Hexbreaker" album. After recording new album Andrzej leaves the band and Tymoteusz Ciach becomes a new drumer.Axe Crazy plays a lot of festivals and club concerts. So far they played together with Manilla Road, Satan, Praying Mantis, Q5, Witchfynde, Tysondog, Mindless Sinner, Pokolgep, Blitzkrieg, Jag Panzer, Skull Fist, Evil Invaders, Crystal Viper, Visigoth, Midnight Priest, Air Raid, Roadhog.
Albums:
Axe Crazy are back, and not a moment too soon! Hexbreaker is the follow up to the outstanding full-length debut Ride on the Night and while there have been a few behind the scenes changes the spirit is well and truly still there.Originating from Ledziny in southern Poland, Axe Crazy have mastered the art of what is now called the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal. Their music has power, pace and melody in abundance, a real treat for the ears.In what seems to be an example of strange timing, Axe Crazy parted ways with vocalist Michael Skotnicki earlier this year, prior to the recording of Hexbreaker. Fortunately his replacement Tomasz Swidrak has filled the gap beautifully. He is not too dissimilar to Skotnicki and is often reminiscent of Helloween’s Michael Kiske, especially when the European accent comes through.Another change comes with the departure of drummer Andrzej Heczko but that was not until after the recording of the album. He has been replaced by Tymoteusz Ciach and it will be interesting to see how he fits in, although it may be a while before we find out.The stalwarts and only ever-presents are Adrian and Robson Bigos on guitars who once again deliver the goods with great rhythm and lead work. You know you’re in for a treat from the get-go and the storming riffs of “Under Command”.Axe Crazy.The final piece of the jigsaw comes with solid bassman Daniel Czupryn, who maintains the drive throughout Hexbreaker.Ride on the Night was clearly influenced by Iron Maiden but on Hexbreaker this is not as obvious. I feel there are strains of power metal coming through and the influence is more early Helloween than anything else.There is plenty of variety to keep you interested in the album. There are fist in the air homages to metal such as “Ritual of Steel/Fuel for Life” and “Heavy Metal Power Force” alongside keep-the-faith anthems like “Out of the Darkness” and “Never Look Back”.Following on from the two-part “Astral Tales” of Ride on the Night there is another two-parter in “Walpurgis Tales”. For those of us not in the know, Walpurgis Night (in German folklore) is the night before the feast day of St Walpurgis when witches congregate. Hence the titles “Witches’ Treasure” and “The Legend of Stormwitch”.Whatever the themes or tales of the tracks I do know that each and every track hits the spot. The pace is great and all the solos are superbly fitting, especially on “Out of the Darkness” where it is exquisite.‘Second album syndrome’ is often talked about but thankfully this affliction is nowhere to be seen. Hexbreaker is a quality metal album very much up there with their debut. Well done guys!
Line Up:
Tomasz „Judas Vril” Świdrak - Vocals (2019-present) - See also: Wintermoon, ex-Krusher, ex-Beast
Adrian Bigos - Guitars, Vocals (2010-present)
Robson Bigos - Guitars, Vocals (2010-present)
Daniel Czupryn - Bass (2016-present) - See also: ex-Snake's Head
Tymoteusz Ciach - Drums (2019-present) - See also: Evil Cült, Gallower, ex-Snake's Head
Tracklist:
01. Under Command
02. Witches’ Treasure (Walpurgis Tales Part 1)
03. Never Look Back
04. Evilbreaker
05. Fast And Loud
06. Ritual Of Steel / Fuel for Life
07. Out Of The Darkness
08. On The Run
09. The Legend Of Stormwitch (Walpurgis Tales Part 2)
10. Heavy Metal Power Force
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