Iron Mask - Hordes Of The Brave (2005)

After a rather modest debut from Dushan Petrossi's Iron Mask (to use the full moniker), there were a few changes in personel. Both Goetz "Valhalla Jr" Mohr and Oliver Hartmann came in to share vocals, and Richard Andersson took over keyboards (these men have been in so many different bands, it would be fair to now call Iron Mask a supergroup).
The result is a definite improvement right from the get go, with "Holy War", the Iron Maiden -inspired opus "Alexander The Great - Hordes Of The Brave (Part One)" and the concluding "Troops Of Avalon", where Petrossi's guitar work is terrific, shining.
It's not a record I adore, but it's a very enjoyable one, and recommended for power metal fans.

***1/2