GUN BARREL · Brace For Impact | CD

Jewelcase CD.

Background information about 'Brace For Impact'

Gun Barrel's "Brace For Impact" delivers a thunderous assault of classic heavy metal that hits harder than a freight train at full speed. The German quartet unleashes eleven tracks of pure metallic fury, with the title track serving as a perfect mission statement - it's all about impact and power. From the opening salvo of "No Survival On Arrival" to the closing anthem "Big Taboo", this album showcases a band that knows exactly how to craft memorable hooks without sacrificing an ounce of heaviness. The guitar work is particularly impressive, with riffs that slice through the mix like "Diamond Bullets" while the rhythm section provides the kind of foundation that could level buildings.

What makes this release stand out is Gun Barrel's ability to balance aggression with melody, creating anthems like "Start A Riot" and "Stand Your Ground" that demand to be played at maximum volume. The production gives each instrument room to breathe while maintaining that essential metal crunch. Tracks like "The Wild Hunt" showcase the band's storytelling abilities, while "Turbölence & Decadence" proves they're not afraid to experiment within their chosen framework. This is heavy metal in its purest form - no frills, no gimmicks, just pure metallic power that connects directly with your spine.

For fans of:
Accept, Judas Priest, Saxon, Primal Fear and Running Wild

Track listing

1. No Survival On Arrival
2. Brace For Impact
3. Dancing On Torpedos
4. Books Of Life
5. Start A Riot
6. Stand Your Ground
7. Diamond Bullets
8. Might And Main
9. The Wild Hunt
10. Turbölence & Decadence
11. Big Taboo

Manufacturer: Massacre Records, Bachstr. 2, 74199 Untergruppenbach, Germany, Contact: massacre-records.com