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