The road up to the top is long and it is filled with various of obstacles that include small failures, lack of motivation, relapses in moods and strange situations. Nevertheless, the power of will is what counts in the end of that road. This determination is where the end results gather, of course everything can progress towards the good or bad, but at least there was an effort invested. The same I can say for the Indian band named KRYPTOS, a band that wanted more, received chances and took them with open arms. After a debut album that tweaked something in their local scene and began rallying an army of fans, the band was signed to Old School Metal Records only then to become the first Indian band to tour outside of India, and Europe nonetheless. Furthermore, along with closing endorsement deals that are also heck of achievements, they continued writing further and released their third album, "The Coils Of Apollyon", later on that album's licensing went towards the German giant label, AFM Records. After letting you have that rather stretched prologue about this Asian band and their quest for recognition, I can sum it up by saying that this is what a Metal way of life, no stops, no breaks just keeping the flow going with no regret and without looking back, and of course in these guys' case, keeping it old school and 80s oriented.

In general, what I found on "The Coils Of Apollyon" is one of my personal musically favourite mixing in Metal music. This is where Heavy Metal meets Thrash Metal along what can be recognized as devilish features (mainly concerning the vocals line). KRYPTOS have been trying to keep this meld as fresh as possible, having the NWOBHM, JUDAS PRIEST and IRON MAIDENish highly accessible harmonies and melodies do the talking as the main vocal line runs along straight up without any melody entangled with it. In addition there is a measure of catchiness to several of the tracks, thanks to the fine licks and passages that made some examples around here so shiny and memorable as a good night dream. On the other hand, there is also that strong impiety I mentioned, that along with the raspy, mid toned, half growl vocals (Mustaine swarmed with Petrozza sinking down with BRIMSTONE's vocalist Jan Erik Persson) also transpired on several of the main riffing, produced well by the rhythm guitars, and due to a few drumming passages. I can't say that the sound production wasn't there to entice the whole package deal, yet these musicians were the prime asset for its overall success.

KRYPTOS smite me with "Starfall", following one of the catchiest lead guitar verses I have encountered in a while, it was pretty tough for me to let this one go so fast (ohh that poor repeat button). "Nexus Legion"was a little more diverse and swept with heavy riffing and the usual melodies that this band has been endorsing for years. This one has also that sense of catchiness but I felt that it was a tad bit clear-cut. I kept on trying to unravel the mysticism and epic sense that this band displayed all through the album with "The Coils of Apollyon", "Eternal Crimson Spires"and "Serpent Mage", three tracks also bearing the same melodic motifs and great rhythms, whether drumming or guitars. This album turned to be a strong offering for Heavy Metal fans, and for fans of myths and legends. As far as Thrash Metal goes, it has been pretty limited but displayed in that right amount to ascertain the attention of Thrashers. Charge the stores to take on this release if you dare because this band is worth it.