Hi how are things!!! In the “Bands that never run out of fuel” section today we have Tygers of Pan Tang. Precursors of the NWOBHM, after multiple changes they are still on the warpath. Strong and worthy defending the sound of metal with this new live release in which they show us the band's current sound in a review of classics from their entire discography. Will you accompany me?

This work was recorded in the summer of 2023 at “The Patriot” in Wales UK. 16 finely selected tracks that, after a recorded intro, attack mercilessly with “Euthanasia”, a song included in their first LP from 1980 “Wild cat”. At least for me it is wonderful to remember this track and also listen to it in this reloaded version.

The essence of metal is more than evident in this version. “Keeping me alive” is another 2012 classic from their album “Ambush”. The cohesion of each of the members of the group is notable to provide a completely compact and robust sound. Old school rules!!! “Love don't stay” is another classic of the band from their famous album “Crazy nights” from 1981. Truly, these songs from yesteryear in the hands of this new lineup sound so fresh and energetic that it seems incredible that they are over 40 years old. years of publications!! “Gangland” from the album “Spellbound” from 81 sounds uffffff!!! Precise energy, with rage, mature, totally overwhelming!! The album looks excellent!!! The guitars of the legendary Robb Weir and Francesco Marras sound incredible.

“The Edge of the world” is a song taken from his most recent work “Bloodlines” from 2023. Precision wherever you see it. A song that is also condemned to be a classic of the band. “Destiny” appeared on the 2019 album “Ritual.” A very rhythmic and melodic song. The truth is that the quality of the band has not diminished over the years and they have reaffirmed themselves as what they are: true metal warriors!! “Back for good” is also a song from the “Bloodlines” of 2023. A song that meets all the requirements of authentic heavy metal. The flag flies high!! “Only the brave” belongs to the band's 2016 album of the same name. That guitar riff at the beginning always impressed me. The chorus section just grabs you!! “Paris by the air” is another classic from 82 contained on the album “The cage”. Both the old songs and the new ones are up to par, a sign of the band's absolute quality.

Returning to “Crazy nights” classics we have the energetic “Do it good”. Forceful is the word with which I would describe this piece. Jack Meille's voice sounds spectacular, so nothing will disappoint you. “Fire in the horizon” and “A new heartbeat” also come on the new album “Bloodlines”. There is no doubt that the lineup of Weir, Meille, Marras, bassist Huw Holding and drummer Craig Ellis has produced excellent musical works. “Suzie smiled” is another classic from the first album with which we begin the final stretch of this work. “Hellbound” and “Love potion number 9” close this album in an imposing way. Energy, precision, aggressiveness, melody and above all: power, describe this album that wherever you find it, do not hesitate to listen to it.

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