Line Up:
Ralf Scheepers – Vocals
Tom Naumann – Guitars
Alex Beyrodt – Guitars
Magnus Karlsson – Guitars & Keyboards
Francesco Jovino – Drums
Mat Sinner – Bass & Vocals
Tracklisting:
CD1
Area 16 (New Song)
Predator (New Song)
If Looks Could Kill (New Song)
Thrill Of Speed (New Song)
The End Is Near
Strike
Sign Of Fear
In Metal We Trust
When Death Comes Knocking
Six Times Dead
Angels Of Mercy
Unbreakable
Riding The Eagle
Rulebreaker
King For A Day
Bad Guys Wear Black
CD 2
Everytime It Rains (Feat. Simone Simons)
We Walk Without Fear
Fighting The Darkness (Long Version)
Hands Of Time
One Night In December
The Sky Is Burning
Where Angels Die
Black Rain
Born With A Broken Heart (Feat. Liv Remix)
Born Again
The Man (That I Don’t Know)
Founded in 1997, the German power metal band Primal Fear certainly know how to write songs. This double album is a comprehensive review of the last 10 years and shows how diverse lyrically and musically the band is. Science Fiction and fantasy course through the 2 discs, however, dig a little deeper and the themes of modern day living concerns are evident.
The first disc is 16 songs of out and out heavy rock. There are 4 new songs for fans who always want something new and an amazing version of Heart’s “If Looks Could Kill”. Not an obvious choice for Primal Fear to perform although they absolutely own it! “Area 16”, “Predator” and “Thrill Of Speed” are straight ahead metal rockers which sit comfortably on the first disc.
Disc 2 starts with an appearance from Simone Simons (Epica). Her soaring vocals adding an extra layer to the brilliant “Everytime It Rains”. Much of the second disc is where Primal Fear are in epic mode. Once again they call upon a friend in the shape of Liv Kristine (Ex Leave’s Eyes) on the excellent “Born With A Broken Heart”. Primal Fear are at their very best when pushing the boundaries of power metal and disc 2 is evidence of that.
Overall this “Best Of” will please followers of the band and will be a perfect introduction to those who are yet to discover Primal Fear.
Written by: Simon Kneller
Ratings: 8/10
