PHANTOM-X from Dallas play pure US-Power Metal, both melodic and heavy. With their previous three studio albums „Rise Of The Phantom“, „Storm Riders“ (both on Mausoleum Records) and „This Is War“ (Perris Records) they established themselves as great underground metalact. Singer and keyboarder Kevin Goocher was also the singer of Omen on their comeback-album „Eternal Black Dawn“ in 2004. Other musicians featured on this album have been playing in bands such as Tyr (US), Strangers and Ocanthus. The new and 4th studio album is was created as concept album. Some songs were already released on the previous albums, but they were re-recorded and new tracks complete the story. The dry sound shows the pure strength of this classic US Metal-masterpiece. The majestic twin-guitars are amazing and the drumming goes directly to your stomach. But the highlights of the album are the great varied, powerful and clear vocals. Kevin Goocher is really a perfect US Metal-singer! 25 years ago he would have established himself to the best singers in the scene for sure! The few keyboard-parts on this album are used carefully in the background. The 17 featured songs – including a tribute to Ronnie James Dio (“Your Majesty”) – always change between uptempo-parts, ear-catching melodies and grooving midtempo-stuff. So, all different kinds of the genre can be heard here. Record Label: Pure Steel Records Style: Metal