ANGELS OF BABYLON – Thundergod

Angels Of Babylon is a Traditional Metal band headed up by Kenny “Rhino” Earl (Manowar fame), credited for both the drumming and vocals, and Thundergod is the band’s sophomore release.  The strength of Angels Of Babylon is certainly their musical approach, which is wonderfully unpolished, straightforward, and heavy.  The guitars come through in a refreshingly uncomplicated fashion with punch and grit, and Rhino’s crisp drumming reminds of Vinnie Appice’s playing style in the early Dio albums.  Bringing the album down several notches, however, are the vocal abilities and juvenile lyrical compositions by Rhino, who regrettably struggles from beginning to end.