Description

Italian heavy metallers, Axevyper, have recently released their sophomore album Metal Crossfire. From the looks of the cover, which looks like something a bored teenager would draw in class, you can see that these guys are just a cheesy retro band. Let’s not judge the book by its cover, ‘kay?

This is a pretty solid album. It’s definitely true to its heavy metal roots. It’s a great blend between the early 80s NWOBHM sound and 90s power/speed metal. The album does tend to have its moments where it either runs together or leaves you wanting to skip a track, but the majority of it is great material. It may not add anything too fresh to the table, but if you just want an old-school sound without the complete Maiden rip off then go find this album.

Tracklist:

1. Stygianuclear war (intro)

2. Crossfire

3. Reign of terror

4. Heroes for one night

5. Agents of chaos

6. On wings of glory

7. Metal tormentor

8. Victims of tomorrow

9. March of metal rockers

AXEVYPER:

Luca “Fils” Cicero – Vocals

Guido “Tuberi” Tiberi – Guitar

Damiano “La Favola” Michetti – Guitar

Andrea “Pandò” Tognetti – Bass

Andrea Torrini – Drums