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Backlash - Colossus - Reviewed By hellfire-magazin! Saturday August 19 2023, 5:20 PM

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Backlash - Colossus - Reviewed By hellfire-magazin ! Check it out here at this link: https://www.hellfire-magazin.de/backlash-colossus/

The band's debut album from the States is influenced by bands like Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera etc., and they've also been on the road with acts like Cavalera Conspiracy, Warbringer or Exciter. These names already say where the band is to be located in terms of sound.

And exactly these influences can already be heard on the opener “SLEIGHT OF HAND”, razor-sharp riffs and the finest drumming. With vocals reminiscent of James Hetfield circa 1984-1988.
With “CALL OF THE VOID” the song starts with a riff that is very reminiscent of Bullet for my Valentine. With a choir in the chorus that will make everyone shout along and an excellent bass part, the song is really heavy.

“DESPERADO” sounds almost like Stoner Rock and pushes through the speakers. “LAST CHANCE” begins with a quiet part and ends in a riff storm that is very reminiscent of Metallica's JUDAS KISS. One of the best songs on the long player.

With “OVER THE TOP” they turn the tempo up a bit and offer a great sing-along refrain. With the final act “LENITY” they really let it all out and give the album a worthy end.

All in all a top long player, which incorporates influences of the big main acts here and there, but always sets his own accents and should definitely make people sit up and take notice in the scene.
I give it 8.5 out of 10 Hellfire points - hellfire-magazin

Release Date: July 7, 2021

FFO: Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera

Location: Joliet, IL (Chicago)

Backlash is a thrash and heavy metal group from Joliet, IL that features lead singer/guitarist Ryan Sorensen, lead guitarist Vaughan Reed, bassist Tyler Smith, and drummer Shawn Johnson. Backlash channels an array of classic influences such as Metallica, Megadeth and Pantera in their original music and live shows as they keep pace with modern metallers like Warbringer and Power Trip.

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