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    Surrender

    Surrender

    (1991)

    Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt

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    Label independentHeaven's Metal #30March 1991
    glam metalhard rockmelodic metal

    This is one of the finest demos I've received in recent times. This quintet plays a heavy melodic metal with nice biting guitars. Jamie Wollam's drums are miked and mixed well here, as is Mike Alten's vocals. The double guitar interplay between Alten and Charlie Johnson sound nice and tight in "Save Me Tonight". The big 'n' smooth BGV's of the band give the band the kind of credibility that should make labels sit up and take notice. Musical comparisons to Bon Jovi, Dokken, and early Stryper wouldn't be too far off. "Long Winter" even has a little bit of Triumph style to it. It's a soaring ballad. I'm looking forward to hearing more from this band. With a little more work on the songwriting, these guys could capture the hearts of many listeners.

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