Inferno Magazine, Finland (Author: Kimmo K. Koskinen)

The long-time NWOBHM artiste has been active since 2000 throughoutthis century, so we dare to expect at least from the band's 13th album reasonable level. And good things are coming.

Right from the start track Edge of the World shows the eggs of the hawk. The smoky and ominous verse with its rapping riffs naturally turns into a majestic chorus. The quiet c-part still has a functional flamenco atmosphere, so Tygers' skill in creating interesting, striking and catchy heavy songs must be admired.

Although the feeling and style vary, the quality remains almost as hard throughout the album. The band is able to conjure up a juicy twist to songs that superficially seem like basic beats in an amazingly natural way. The end result is melodically rich and approachable, but still inventive and surprising stuff.

Guitarist Robb Weir, who has been leading the band since 1978, is its only original member. A couple of guys have been recruited to join in just a couple of years. However, Weir has brought in a good blacksmith and holds the threads in his hands excellently. The result is an exemplary energetic heavy album.

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