Steel Attack - Predator Of The Empire (2003)

So far, 2003 has been great, with some really top albums in the power metal name. I wasn't sure Steel Attack could carry that on, though, since I can't say I particularly fell for their first two releases. But, even though it's no classic, Predator Of The Empire is a definite improvement!
With new vocalist Dick Johnson (doesn't have quite the same ring as "Steve Steel", does it?) proving to be quite impressive, this is a pretty catchy collection of songs, of particular note being the opening title song, and "One Way To Heaven, One Way To Hell", which is almost Christian in its lyrics.
These Swedes still can't match my favourite bands of the genre, but they offer a pretty enjoyable listen here.

NOTE: I originally gave this three stars, but I've just listened to it again, and I really do like it. :-) Catchy stuff throughout, so it's going up to four, and I should mention the opening title song as another highlight.

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