Album by Rage

Heavy metal isn’t really my lane, but albums like this are starting to make me understand the appeal.

There’s a level of musicianship here that’s hard to ignore. Everything feels precise and intentional — like the band is constantly pushing itself, but still staying locked in.

It opens with a brief acoustic moment that almost leans into this gentle Spanish guitar style, before everything kicks in — fast drums, thick guitars, and those high, operatic vocals that feel straight out of Judas Priest.

From there, it doesn’t really let up.

The drums on “That’s Human Bondage” feel relentless — like they could pound railroad spikes. “True Face in Everyone” starts with this really intricate guitar part before everything opens up into a bigger, more melodic section, with the vocals and harmonies carrying it through.

“Can’t Get Out” caught me off guard — it almost feels like something from The Wall at the start before suddenly launching into something much faster. “Waiting for the Moon” gave me some Ozzy Osbourne vibes, like a song that could’ve come from that world but went in a slightly different direction.

“Nobody Knows” leans more into that epic feel, stretching things out and giving the album a bit more scale.

It’s hard, loud, fast, and still very melodic — all held together by how tightly everything is played.

It’s not something I’d reach for all the time, but I can definitely appreciate how well it’s put together.

Verdict: Worth a Spin

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