Year : 2016
Style : Heavy Metal
Country : Poland
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 109 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:
I’m not really up on the Polish metal scene but if Axe Crazy are anything to go by then I’m on the next plane to Krakow.Incidentally, I was meant to go on a stag party to Krakow a while back but it was decided in the end to go to Prague instead where the beer was twice the price but flights £10 cheaper. Go figure…Anyway, back to matters in hand. Ride On The Night, out on No Remorse, is Axe Crazy’s debut full-length album following an EP release, Angry Machines, and several appearances on heavy metal compilations.The band is named after the song by NWOBHM forerunners Jaguar and you can definitely pick up that era’s influence in their music.Ride On The Night, however, is simply not an exercise in balls-out metal mayhem, it is much more than that. It has pace and power in spades but also has rhythm, melody, and thoughtful well-constructed songs.We open with the obligatory instrumental, “March Of The Survivors”, which, after a bout of noise, is very reminiscent of Iron Maiden’s “The Ides Of March”, though without the world class solo.We first encounter vocalist Michael Skotnicki on the album’s title track. He is a very interesting individual in that he perfectly replicates vocals of the NWOBHM era. His voice is just strong enough for metal but would not score highly on the power-o-meter. This, however, means that he doesn’t overpower the songs, merely complements them. On occasion, he also sounds like he would fit nicely into a 70’s prog rock group. Versatility, can’t knock it. “Ride On The Night” is indeed a belting track with galloping riffs and screaming solo.Hot on its heels comes “Take Control” with its Maiden-esque intro and general Maiden feel but more 1983/4 than 1980.Thunderous drumming courtesy of Andrzej Heczko welcomes us to “Guardians Of The Light” and he doesn’t let up throughout. The break in this track is a belter with the twin rhythm guitars of Adrian Bigos and Robson Bigos going at it hammer and tongs.“Astral Tales Part 1” begins with some beautiful guitaring which leads into a really catchy song. The pace is exceptional as is the solo, which perfectly fits with the two guitarists sharing the duties.Punch-in-the-guts drumming and riffing are the order of the day on “Diving Hawkers” which rattles along at a fair lick but not too fast for my foot to keep up, excellent stuff.A change of pace is up next with “Magic Power”. It moves effortlessly between guitaring befitting of a top notch ballad and gang vocal chants. Sounds odd but Axe Crazy pull it off.The foot tapping and head nodding continue on “Halloween” which is another cracking track. All the tracks are well paced, don’t run away with themselves and are superbly executed.We finish all too quickly with “Astral Tales Part 2” which is a great way to finish. A rollicking romp of a track, fast and heavy with another fabulous solo.This is a great album to kick off the new year. It is perfect for those of a traditional metal persuasion and I can’t recommend it highly enough.Axe Crazy? I know I am.
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. March of the Survivors 01:45 instrumental
02. Ride on the Night 03:21
03. Take Control 04:53
04. Guardians of the Light 05:02
05. Astral Tales Part 1 (Lost in Space) 05:02
06. Diving Hawkers 04:43
07. Magic Power 04:47
08. Halloween 04:26
09. Astral Tales Part 2 (Star Force) 05:07
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