Battering Ram

Battering Ram is the fourth album on which Iron Savior combines metallic guitar riffs, machine-precise rhythm and powerful singing. It firmly inherits the sci-fi-concept style of the previous works. The songs, while straight, have a majestic expanse in their melody and valiant choruses, powerfully supporting the band’s grand sci-fi image. A heavy, powerful record, true to its title meaning a battering ram. From the powerful drive of the opening title track “Battering Ram” and the aggression of “Stand Against the King” to the drama of “Tyranny of Steel,” every song is engaging, while cuts like “Wings of Deliverance” and “Starchaser” convey the work’s fullness. Whether speeding fast songs or mid-tempo songs that let you listen carefully, the playing always has a heavy, sure drive. A record that, while firmly keeping the heroic lift particular to power metal, powerfully built Iron Savior’s own world with a hard, futuristic sound. A grand world and powerful songs fuse at a high level. A powerful, engaging, fulfilling work letting you fully savor the sure appeal of German power metal — the band’s steady ability shining.