Zone Of Alienation

Steelwing

Sophomore effort from yet another stellar Swedish retro-minded band of youngsters. Apart from the 54 […]
By Mark Gromen
December 19, 2011
Steelwing - Zone Of Alienation album cover

Sophomore effort from yet another stellar Swedish retro-minded band of youngsters. Apart from the 54 second intro ("2097 A.D.") and the 10+ minute closer, STEELWING write quick hitting traditional Metal anthems.

Like a world class runner, they're typically four minutes or less. Like countrymen ENFORCER, this is shrill, high pitched, NWOBHM inspired music; especially the opening "Solar Wind Riders" and bass dominated instrumental "The Came From The Skies", both of which owe a major debt to IRON MAIDEN.

Similar minded tracks include the nuclear fallout themed title cut, "The Running Man" and "Tokkotai". First single "Full Speed Ahead!" is an accurate title, a nitro-fueled romp. The mammoth "Lunacy Rising" is basically two or three STEELWING tracks melded together, including a drum / bass interlude, a rare plodding segment and racing to the finish, almost exclusively sans voices. Somehow the length breezes by, no small feat. Overall, high energy fun. Good stuff! 

8 / 10

Excellent

"Zone Of Alienation" Track-listing:

1 .2097 A.D.
2. Solar Wind Riders
3. Full Speed Ahead!
4. Breathless
5. Tokkotai (Wind Of Fury)
6. Zone Of Alienation
7. The Running Man
8. They Came From The Skies
9. Lunacy Rising

Steelwing Lineup:

Oscar Astedt- Drums
Alex Vega- Guitar
Robby Rockbag- Guitar
Riley - Vocals
Nic Savage- Bass

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