Heat Lightning
Sanhedrin

I'm continually surprised that SANHEDRIN is only a trio—they have the sonic space of a foursome and then some. That sense comes through all the more with the production values of Heat Lightening (recorded in Utopia Bearsville studio in Woodstock, New York). While previous albums were well-recorded, Heat Lightning hits a new high point.
The album comprises nine fat tracks with a run time of 44 minutes. Thematically, the subject matter ranges from climate change to cults to colonialization to an insider view of the hard rock scene. There is even a tongue-in-check take on the Amish in Franklin County.
Standout tracks are the opener "Blind Wolf," a heavy hitter with a sinister shimmer to it; "Above the Law" with locomotive riffs and ripping solo, this is one of biggest, baddest tracks on the album and my personal fav; "King of Tides" for its mellow intro which builds to a brutal intensity that matches the lyrical intent. "Franklin County Line" in addition to its humor is also a blast for its searing tempo.
With Heat Lightning, SANHEDRIN once again takes up the banner of traditional metal and fights the good fight. Heat Lightning recalls the glory days when metal ruled FM airwaves, and warriors like Ronnie James Dio and Lemmy Killmister were still amongst us.
8 / 10
Excellent
Songwriting
Musicianship
Memorability
Production

"Heat Lightning" Track-listing:
1. Blind Wolf
2. Heat Lightning
3. Above the Law
4. The Fight of Your Life
5. King of Tides
6. Franklin County Line
7. Let's Spill Some Blood
8. High Threshold for Pain
9. When the Will Becomes the Chain
Sanhedrin Lineup:
Erica Stoltz – Bass, Vocals
Nathan Honor – Drums
Jeremy Sosville – Guitars, vocals (backing)
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