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Rob Rock - Holy HellRob Rock's "Holy Hell" is one of this year's most anticipated albums. During the last 20 years he has been delivering stunning performances with bands like Impellitteri, Joshua, Driver, MARS, Warrior, Angelica, Axel Rudi Pell and most recently also with his solo band.His last two releases with his own band have been most impressive and many fans hold them as their favourite Rob albums. A factor to their success must be the famous Roy Z, who has produced and also contributed on both albums. He made them extremely heavy and also provided an excellent production. He has also provided help on this album and the production is heavier than ever! Other people helping out on this album are Narnia geniuses Andreas Olsson (Bass) and Carl-johan Grimmark (guitars). Also we get some quality beatings from no other than Bobby Jarzombek (Halford and Iced Earth). Two special guests as well, Tobias Sammet from Edguy and keyboard mastermind Mistheria. Well, the title may scare away some narrow-minded people, but as Rob sings in the title track it’s about the battle we Christians are having on this planet. The battle we’re all in. How the sins are floating around in the world, affecting nearly everyone. But it also tells about the importance of staying clean in spirit. As said, the production is REALLY good here, providing that little extra to the album. It makes great songs like “Lion of Judah”, “I’m a warrior” (Originally a Driver song) and “When Darkness reigns” even better! Rob sings absolutely great on this album, but check out the already mentioned song “When darkness reigns”, simply amazing!!! The more I listen to this album, the more I like it, which is a very good sign. Since many albums tend to be good at the first listen, just to be forgotten a couple of weeks later. This isn’t an album which will be loved at the very first listen; it has to grow on you. Listen to it a couple of times then return to it the next day and you’ll notice that you’ll become more and more in love with it – just as I did. |
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| Style: Heavy Metal | |
Overall:
 
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| Year: 2005 | |
| Review by: Victory | |
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