{"id":579,"date":"1984-07-01T00:00:46","date_gmt":"1984-07-01T00:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.metalforcesmagazine.com\/site\/?p=579"},"modified":"2013-07-20T12:21:18","modified_gmt":"2013-07-20T12:21:18","slug":"album-review-maltese-falcon-metal-rush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metalforcesmagazine.com\/site\/album-review-maltese-falcon-metal-rush\/","title":{"rendered":"MALTESE FALCON – Metal Rush (1984) | Album \/ EP Reviews @ Metal Forces Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"

MALTESE FALCON
Metal Rush<\/strong><\/span>
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\nRoadrunner (1984)<\/span>
Rating: 8\/10<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Maltese Falcon are a band we first tipped for great things back in issue one of Metal Forces<\/em>. Now they release their first vinyl offering and continue to develop on the promise shown with those early demo tapes.<\/p>\n

This Danish quintet deliver their metal hard and heavy, avoiding the trap of believing that \u201cspeed is the essence\u201d – an all too common fault with many of today\u2019s young upstarts. In fact, I would say that only the excellent title track could be really placed in the power metal category.<\/p>\n

In modern day comparisons, Maltese Falcon remind me somewhat of Helstar, with the opening cut \u2018Alive\u2019 being a prime example. But in the main, it\u2019s the Ozzy \/ Sabbath<\/a> influences that come shining through on songs like \u2018Rats\u2019, \u2018Heavy \u2019N\u2019 Loud\u2019 and \u2018Headbanger\u2019. The best track on the album for me though is the aforementioned \u2018Metal Rush\u2019 – a storming closer to the album. Not far behind is the powerful \u2018On Fire\u2019, but unfortunately the song loses a little impact with its abrupt ending. \u2018Mammas In Town\u2019, with its catchy chorus, is probably the most memorable song after the album\u2019s initial spin. Whilst \u2018Rebellion\u2019 could go down a treat live with a chorus chant that gives ample opportunity for audience participation.<\/p>\n

Admittedly, Metal Rush<\/em> needs two or three spins to really get into the album, and I still feel that Maltese Falcon lack the extra sparkle that say fellow Danes Mercyful Fate and Pretty Maids possess. But, overall, I\u2019m sure that no-one who invests in this album will be disappointed. A good debut.<\/p>\n

Bernard Doe<\/strong><\/p>\n

Review taken from Metal Forces, Issue 7 (1984)<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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