SAVAGE MACHINE – Abandon Earth

SAVAGE MACHINE - Abandon Earth
  • 4.5/10
    SAVAGE MACHINE - Abandon Earth - 4.5/10
4.5/10

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Independent
Release date: January 26, 2018

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9/10 (2 votes)

Following a sparse output with only an EP and one single, Denmark’s Savage Machine has finally unleashed their first full length album. Abandon Earth is a sci-fi concept album featuring a post-apocalyptic story line and strong Classic Power Metal influences like early Helloween, RIOT, and Pretty Maids. Troels Rasmussen’s vocals have a Graham Bonnet vibe to them; a slight shouting quality if you will, while still maintaining the strong melodic sensibility that the genre demands. Savage Machine have clearly been woodshedding their songs, as the band makes some pleasant departures from standard, formulaic metal song structures. Dream Theater and Dragonforce fans rejoice! The majority of Abandon Earth‘s tracks clock in at over five minutes with two of them approaching eight minutes!

Given that the song-writing is so solid on this album, it’s a massive shame that the production does not meet the same standard. The album overall has a noticeably over-focused mid-range, with very little bottom end and an equally lacking air on the highs. The mix is also, at times, inconsistent from track to track, despite no changes in the instrumentation or song style. Key components like the vocals and snare drum are over EQ’d leading to significant ear fatigue in the listener. As good as the songs and individual performances are, it’s not enough to overcome the failure of the production quality.

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  • Maxxxwell Carlisle

    Maxxxwell was a reviewer and the host of The Maxed Out Metal Hour here on Metal Express Radio. He is the current lead guitarist for LA based metal veterans Hellion. In addition to his ongoing role in Hellion, he has also released 5 albums as a solo artist and appeared as a guest writer and soloist on Michael Angelo Batio's Intermezzo album, named one of the Top 5 shred albums of 2014 by Guitar World Magazine. He continues to collaborate with various Metal musicians and teaches guitar technique and Metal composition via Skype. Additionally, he is a former competitive bodybuilder and enjoys a lifestyle based around health, fitness and Metal.

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