Black Tide - Light From Above

Black Tide seem to be spicing up the current metal with a reincarnation of the old school thrash sound which is growing ever popular. I myself disagree with the thrash affair circulating the metal scene at the moment as thrash lived and died in the 80's and some things just shouldn't be brought back.

However Black Tide have found a medium that I can handle, A blend of old school thrash and modern heavy metal that is enough to excite the ears of any male into metal aged from 13 to 40. With lead vocalist Gabriel being only 15 and every other member aged 20 or under this guys are hot stuff for their age and recently played Download and are on the bill for Reading along with a slot on Bullet For My Valentines tour later this year.

Light From Above is the bands debut album and for a first its not bad, With catchy melodic riffs and enough notes in the solo's to put shredders to shame it shows prosper for Black Tide. The title track "Shockwave" really does introduce you to what Black Tide are and although not a stunning track defiantly leaves you wanting more. Second track seems dwarfed by the opening song but none the less is still a decent track, The third track "Warriors Of Time" leans to heavily on the power metal side of things for my liking but makes up for it with its Iron Maiden sounding riffs and damn good solo.

Although I believe the hype on this band to be too much to soon they do seem hopefully to bring metal to more viewers with their more accessible sound.

Black Tide - Shockwave.mp3
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