There is no doubt this debut album is going to grab a lot of attention due to who is involved, but once the hype is past people will just keep listening to the music and having a load of fun as here we have a belting metal album with real balls combined with infectious melodies, powering musicianship and great vocals. What we have here is a full-blown bona fide metal supergroup with John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (Machine Head, Kerry King, Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus), and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill). It remains to be seen if the guys will hang around long enough to tour and record a second album, especially with Phil Demmel currently working with Kerry King (which is another supergroup itself), but one can only hope as this feels and sounds very much like a band.

Musically they combine NWOBHM with thrash, punk-metal, and traditional metal in a way which is exciting, highly melodic but never losing any of the energy and power while over the top are the vocals of John Bush, who at one time was asked to join Metallica! He has lost none of his barnstorming approach, and the music has been created to have big verses, singalong choruses, and a feeling of coming together while ensuring anyone listening is still losing their dandruff. This is metal destined for arenas as opposed to sweaty tiny venues, and anyone who wants their music to be in their face while kicking them in the nuts needs to investigate at once, if not sooner.

Rating: 8/10

Links:
https://www.category7official.com/
https://www.metalblade.com/