RIFFMASTER GENERAL "A Trust Betrayed" CD Manqueller
Because of the "We Like That" track, I wondered if UK was sending us an heir
of Witchfinder General. The answer is no (and I don't think there will be
a band rivaling with Witchfinder General one day). But what I only waited
was a good album, and that is one. Instrumental opener "The G-Men" sounds
really like the arrival of a troop ready for battle. "Bloody Vengeance (I
Am Destroyer)" is a mid-tempo track with Bay Area metal roots. "Fear Before
The Fall" is a dark heavy rock tune with a vague resemblance to german Sinner.
"These Scars" is another instrumental, an acoustic guitar accompanied by
a great lead guitar. "Til Tomorrow Dies" is an imposing heavy song with a
rock touch in the chorus. "Promised Land" starts fast with Bay Area thrash
before a heavy break comes, then it becomes mid-tempo til the end. "The Wraith"
is an energic rocker. "Surrender" is at the frontier between doom and power
with an insistent rhythm. "Manqueller" is a mix of nwobhm and thrash (if
you want an idea, imagine a cross between Angel Witch and Exodus). "The Eternal
Heart" makes me think of Lemmy from Motorhead kicking the ass of some musicians
in a rehearsal for playing a good rocking metal tune. Final song is "We Like
That", an hymn entering the hall where are present Witchfinder General with
"Music". As you can see, it's a varied album. An outstanding thing is RIFFMASTER
GENERAL put their mark on each track. The album has this little extra which
makes all the difference between an okay album and a great album. More than
a good start!
Patrick Lefevre
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