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Crimson Storm Livin' On The Bad Side CD Review

December 22, 2024
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Fighter Records is looking to bring 2025 in with a BANG! The label is scheduled to unleash the debut full length from the band Crimson Storm in mid-January. I’d never heard of the band before getting the album, “Livin’ Life on The Bad Side” in. From what I see the band has been around awhile but haven’t released much outside of a few Eps/singles. Given the fun I’ve been having with this album, this is a shame, the world certainly needs more music from this band!


Is Crimson Storm breaking down barriers and making music that we’ve never heard before? No, not even close. However, the band is blasting it fast, loud and hard in the traditional Speed Metal sense that we were accustomed to in the 80’s. If you’re into Raven, early Lizzy Borden and or Maiden without the historical lyric song writing then “Livin’ on The Bad Side” will have you digging for your bullet belt, spikes/chains and motorcycle boots. These dudes absolutely bring it, there’s zero hesitation or doubt, as soon as you press play this album turns it up to ten and doesn’t slow down. Screaming guitars and vocals similar to something off of Bruce Dickinson’s solo efforts reign supreme here!


The more I listen, the more I appreciate the album. If the band had been around in the early days of the Metal scene, they no doubt would’ve found themselves at home on labels like Mega Force or Metal Blade Records back when they were releasing the Metal Massacre Compilations – any of the songs on this album would be a welcomed addition on one of those releases. I can’t pick a favorite song, they’re all favorites! “Nightmare Deceiver”, “Speed Hammerin’ Metal” and “Ragin’ Eyes of Darkness” are a few choice cuts that anyone with a penchant for this kind of music should check out. It’s a well recorded and produced album which makes it even better. This effort will be available of CD and vinyl, don’t miss out on these guys, this isn’t an album that you want to sleep on. I know it’s early, but I’m penciling this album for a spot in my Top Ten of 2025!

~Black Angel 

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