Demon Rider, the first song on Aritzan’s new album is melodic, dark and ominous, mixing the right elements of metal to combine everything together and ensuring the listener is hooked from the get go. The Hangman is filled with groove and bite, ensuring that the listener is once more hooked. Soldiers of Light is menacing and grooving, the vocals are precise and biting. The Endless Odyssey is another rocker, pounding its way through to a perfect finish. When Darkness Falls is epic, the instrumentation complimenting the vocals and the all round feel of the song beautifully.
Demon Rider, the bonus featuring Harry Conklin is an interesting mix of melody, darkness and seriousness. Conklin adding his own unique take on things. Hopeful Eyes the live track is filled with energy, displaying why the band are so well known. I am the Storm another addition.
The album is out 17th August, via Pure Steel Records.