Artist: SALUTE Title: Above The Law Format: CD Country: United Kingdom Genre: Heavy Metal Record Label: Todestrieb Records Eight slabs of undiluted heavy metal rock ‘n’ roll fuelled by cheap alcohol and easy women. Musical influence comes from the old guard - Motorhead, Hellhammer/Celtic Frost, Discharge, Thin Lizzy - injected into a band that has totally found their sound, with fresh energy and a unique approach. Above the Law is a true diamond in the ocean of meaningless, stale shit that manages to pass as Heavy Metal these days. Outlaw rock ‘n’ roll, Hellish grooves and Iron fists! BE WARNED!! This release comes sealed inside a clear jewel case with full colour 8 page booklet and inlay, filled with photos and lyrics. This is the album of the Summer! Come weigh in and test yer chin!!!! Tracklisting: 1. Downtown 02:16 2. Above the Law 04:07 3. Stand Back 02:54 4. Release the Pain 05:51 5. Leathered 04:19 6. Bad Gold 03:30 7. Vice Cobra 04:54 8. Gin Lake 05:39 Total playing time 33:36 With all these Thrash throwback bands coming out of the woodwork who are are now glorifying and era they were NOT part of, I find it hard to take them to seriously or think that they are original. HOWEVER, Salute are an exception to this raging rule. Main mad Swine (also in Swine (total VON style worship BM) and Hateful Abandon (Doom), is one hell of a prolific musician. Salute is an enjoyable blend of heavy sounding punk styled Hellhammer mixed with early 80’s Heavy Metal. It may not sound like its a big deal but, once listened to, it is their own concoction of these superficial elements that make this disc an awesome thing to listen to. I heartily recommend the main track “Above the law” and “Gin lake” as the release’s strongest point. Cheers, mates! 8.5/10 -Abysmal Lord, Necrometal.
