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Voltax - Ardentis - Reviewed By metalcrypt ! Check it out here at this link: https://www.metalcrypt.com/pages/review.php?revid=14456

I thought I'd give these guys another try to see how things have changed since 2017. Their old-school heavy metal is more toned down, much darker this time around and with a more '70s vibe instead of the more party-like, freewheeling mid-80s style on No Retreat...You Surrender. The '80s vibe is still there, but again of the more toned-down variety, the guys seemingly much more disciplined. The vocals are in Spanish this time and the vocal work is much better, sometimes pretty intense and it's hard not to get sucked in. I'm reminded a bit of Aria (Russia) here and there. There's nothing here that really sticks out, however, and I found it annoying that sometimes it sounds like a song is really about to take off and then they just back off - kind of a tease, really. This is not a bad album and there's a lot to like, but I wish it left something to remember once it's over. metalcrypt

Release Date: 3/3/23

FFO: Judas Priest, Accept, Candlemass,V8, Luzbel, X Japan

Location: Mexico City

Short Bio: Formed back in 2006 near the historic area of Tlatelolco (Mexico City) ,5 friends decided to create a pure Heavy Metal band influenced by bands of the 70s and 80s ,this as an answer to the lack of bands back then doing old-school metal. After 17 years of existence, countless shows around Mexican territory as well as tours and festivals in countries like the USA,Canada,Colombia,Chile, Sweden, Spain, several compilation releases and 4 full length albums, Voltax has now released their fifth full length "Ardentis" with their strongest line up so far composed by Jerry Aguirre (vocals) Hector Vera (bass and keys) Diego Magdaleno (Guitars) Victor Segura (guitars) Andy Rios (Drums).

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