The name AXEMASTER still might be familiar to many genre-lovers. In 1987 (“Blessing In The Skies”, Azra Records!) and 1990 (“Death Before Dishonor”), the Power Metal group from Ohio have released two very underrated, cult albums. After 25 years, the guys are back with “Overture To Madness”; released through Pure Steel Records. Old trademarks, known from the band for decades, also will be presented. Nevertheless, the band has arrived in the brave new world, but they still deliver their old passion without any compromises. On all twelve tracks partly aggressive, classical Metal is joining forces with a modern, bright, but also authentic production. Some Thrash influences and the rough, deeper vocals of the new, talented front man Geoff McGraw also fit perfect to the whole concept. AXEMASTER are lords of the American underground; and “Overture To Madness” shows it up perfectly!
1 Entering Madness
2 Sanity’s Requiem
3 Forsaken
4 Dream or Nightmare
5 Thirty Pieces of Silver
6 Crimson Haze
7 Peeling Skin
8 Sinister
9 Statute of Liberty
10 Ashes
11 Chylde
12 Dark Souls
13 Epic
Total Playing Time: 56:49
