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Sunborn

BY Deadly Sin

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SKU: NMR-00022
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German band getting a domestic release after being available only from Japan for some time. Deadly Sin have roots in power and thrash metal but at the same time progressive elements creep in and damn if it isn't melodic as well! Imagine a mix of vintage Metallica, iced Earth and Dream Theater. Vocalist Ross Thompson is a real standout. This veers more towards the power side for my comfort zone but I know quality when I hear it and I think this is a release that mighy easily blow a lot of people away.

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