The Scandinavian metal scene is one of the richest sources of good heavy music, and Crashdiet proves it with Generation Wild.The Scandinavian hard rock scene seems to get stronger each year. This scene has produced some solid bands over the years, but it seems to be overflowing with talent these days. The latest band to break out is Crashdiet. The band are not that new to the scene, they have been around just over 10 years, but it looks like they're about to break out. The band has had to overcome some adversity, since its inception, but have been stable for the last couple of years. Crashdiet have just released their 3rd album Generation Wild, which could be the one that sends them over the edge.
Generation Wild starts off with the track Armageddon, which has a cool Kiss - Creatures of the Night, feel to it. It is a mid-tempo rocker driven by a cool heavy riff. The cool thing about this group, is that they have a nice mix of 80's hard rock mixed with the more commercial side of metal. Imagine 80's era Kiss mixed with Skid Row and you would be pretty close. The songs are well written and are catchy as hell. I really like how these guys turn it up a notch with the attitude, while still keeping a catchy melody. The track Native Nature, is a great example of this, because of the cool Skid Row feel about it. It is a midtempo romper that has that cool sleazy rock vibe to it ala Youth Gone Wild. A solid effort from start to finish.
Bottom Line: Great 80's styled hard rock with a some attiude thrown in. All of what you loved in the 80's/early 90's and more. Great songs that will stick with you and leave you craving more.
Standout Tracks: Armageddon, So Alive, Generation Wild and Native Nature
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