By Andrew Catania
Primal Fear is one of the best acts of metal today. There “Best Of Fear” features songs from there Frontiers years from 2006 to present.
The first disc is 16 songs that are pure heavy rock. There are four new songs for fans who always want something new and a fantastic version of Heart’s “If Looks Could Kill.” Not an obvious choice for Primal Fear to perform although they own it! “Area 16”, “Predator” and “Thrill Of Speed” are straight ahead metal rockers which sit comfortably on the first disc.
Disc two starts with an appearance from Simone Simons (Epica). Her soaring vocals were adding an extra layer to the brilliant “Everytime It Rains.” Much of the second disc is where Primal Fear are in epic mode. Once again they call upon a friend in the shape of Liv Kristine (Ex Leave’s Eyes) on the excellent “Born With A Broken Heart.” Primal Fear are at their very best when pushing the boundaries of power metal, and disc two is evidence of that.
The “Best Of Fear” is an excellent collection of songs for the first time listener or a lifelong fan of the band. 9/10 Rating You can order here
TRACKLISTING:
CD1
AREA 16 (new song)
PREDATOR (new song)
IF LOOKS COULD KILL (new song)
THRILL OF SPEED (new song)
THE END IS NEAR
STRIKE
SIGN OF FEAR
IN METAL WE TRUST
WHEN DEATH COMES KNOCKING
SIX TIMES DEAD
ANGELS OF MERCY
UNBREAKABLE
RIDING THE EAGLE
RULEBREAKER
KING FOR A DAY
BAD GUYS WEAR BLACK
CD2
EVERYTIME IT RAINS (Feat. Simone Simons)
WE WALK WITHOUT FEAR
FIGHTING THE DARKNESS (long version)
HANDS OF TIME
ONE NIGHT IN DECEMBER
THE SKY IS BURNING
WHERE ANGELS DIE
BLACK RAIN
BORN WITH A BROKEN HEART (FEAT. LIV REMIX)
BORN AGAIN
THE MAN (THAT I DON’T KNOW)
BAND MEMBERS:
Ralf Scheepers – Vocals
Tom Naumann – Guitars
Alex Beyrodt – Guitars
Magnus Karlsson – Guitars & Keyboards
Francesco Jovino – Drums
Mat Sinner – Bass & Vocals
• Official Website: www.primalfear.de
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/PrimalFearOfficial
