Sinner Rage Powerstrike CD Review

Spain seems to be the hotbed for throwback Metal these days. The latest band to impress out of the area is a band called Sinner Rage. This February, the band will release their debut album entitled “Powerstrike” on the ever-impressive Metal label, Dying Victims Productions. Currently, this label is releasing a ton of fantastic releases in an insane short amount of time. At this rate, they’ll be the go-to Metal label in no time. All the older labels might want to take notice, D.V.P. isn’t messing around and they’re dealing with legit Metal releases, they’re not looking to release the fast-food Metal music that has been shoved down our throats in recent years.

Getting into “Powerstrike”, Sinner Rage lean into the early days of Metal where bands like Saxon, Judas Priest and Accept ruled the scene. Top-notch falsetto vocals reign down on the band’s debut album, there’s no threat of screams or growls to be found anywhere. And there’s no meat left on the bone when it comes to musicianship, literally every track is chock full of blistering lead breaks and soaring melodic riffs. There’s also a vibe of Prog Metal like early Queensryche and or Crimson Glory, but it’s not quite as prevalent as the Priest/Saxon vibes, but it does warrant mentioning. The only newer band I can compare them to is Wolf, specifically on their “Black Flame” album, but that’s just to give you an idea of what the band is capable of.
 
Powerstrike comes in at eight tracks and there’s not a dud in the bunch, the album zips by like a warm summer day. I find myself longing for the days of leather jackets, bullet belts, chains and spikes, this is REAL Metal! While the entire album is a highlight the standouts are “Highway Nights”, “Chained by Night”, “Fire’s On” and “Dangerous Attraction”. This album is a very promising welcome into 2025! If you find yourself looking for a change of pace and or looking for a real shot of Metal, look no further than Sinner Rage’s debut release, Powerstrike!

~Black Angel