Metalized Magazine, Denmark (Author: Kim Nielson)  - Live Blood Review
 

More than 40 years ago I bought an album with a NWOBHM band, for the sole reason that the cover was super cool. The album called Wild Cat and the band was Tygers of Pan Tang. I was blown away by that album without weak tracks. I followed the band directly with the album the Cage, which was too much commercial in my world.
Now the tigers are on the field with a live album 'Live Blood'. Can they still play live is the question. The answer is 'for hell” Tygers, how cool is that. The production is cool, thick and clear and the energy is fierce. In my world Tygers are overlooked but one of the best NWOBHM bands ever. They play tight and I was so lucky to see them live last year and I can immediately feel same energy and joy of playing that I saw them deliver the stage. Their repertoire is impressive and tracks like Euthanasia, Keeping Me Alive, Gangland, Back for Good, Insanity, Slave To Freedom, Suzie Smiled, Blood Red Sky and several are among my favourite tracks.
This is a superb play; I have listened to it 2 times now and in a little while it will have another turn. I have not the great love for live albums, but when the item delivered in a way that it does here and that the energy is 100 percent present, then I love live albums. If you know Tygers, buy this album with confidence. Are you new to NWOBHM? 'the front', then you are more than 40 years too late, but are you for good solid old-school metal, then it's just a matter of get on the horse. 10/10



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