Again
a very convincing proof overcoming the previous demo-CD self-released
less than a year ago. As a matter of fact the 3 tracks here presented
show a better recording and mixing, yet wholly analogic; the songs also
feel the effects of an improvement as to the arranging and smoothness
themselves.
It's really delightful to listen to the cool riffs and guitar solos
of "Fight in the Sky" , definitely a composition with
nothing to envy the oldest and most popular bands playing this music
style. "Lost in Your Eyes" opens with an undistorted
6-string arpeggio, later bursting with all its hard rock pining strength;
for sure the most difficult song for vocalist Fabio Guarnirei, needing
more overdubs in the studio and few guitar faults, but I'm sure that
on stage it'll make lots of lighters reappear. Happy and hopping is
the initial solo if "The Legend Will Survive", however
the guitar parts are well performed - precise and warm - the way it
used to be in almost all 80's heavy metal records; an enduring refrain
and 2 great solos (congratulations! It's nice to listen to 2 good guitar
players, and it's indeed surprising to notice this betterment in such
a short while) complete the qualities of the song, and wipe out every
doubt about the band: YEAH, METAL-BROS, YOU CAN BET YOUR ASS THESE 5
GUYS REALLY BELIEVE IN WHAT THEY DO.
I seldom exalt Italian bands, either because they have 0 originality,
or since they play or write at scarce levels, but Fire Makers make me
feel proud to be part of the Italian scene.
Give'em a label or a larger budget, and you'll have an album that'll
make your jaws fall down and drool in deep ecstasy...
MARKUS GANZHERRLICH - 10/02/03
Contacts:
Tel: +39 (0) 339/5008379
E-mail: firemakers@hotmail.com
http://digilander.iol.it/firemaker
Line-up:
Fabio, v.
Max, g.
Carlo, g.
Vincenzo, b.
Matteo, d.