Brainstorm - Metus Mortis (2001)

Brainstorm's fourth album, er, storms back to the form of their first two (I thought AMBIGUITY was a bit of a disappointment), with more roaring and catchy choruses throughout, highlights including "Shadowland" and "Checkmate In Red", although one of the best songs is "Weakness Sows Its Seed", which contains a muttered chorus that's remarkably effective.
This style will never be my very favourite type of power metal (if that's what it really is), but Brainstorm do it as well as anyone, and they can be a lot of fun to listen to.

***1/2