After 2008âs self explanatory âLet The Metal Do The Talkingâ, Swedish traditional metal exponents OVERDRIVE deliver the most pulsating album of their career with the pedal to the metal bombast of âAngelmaker

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After 2008âs self explanatory âLet The Metal Do The Talkingâ, Swedish traditional metal exponents OVERDRIVE deliver the most pulsating album of their career with the pedal to the metal bombast of âAngelmakerâ. This new album sees Overdrive pummel the listener with their heaviest release yet. Home to 12 tracks all of which will make any self respecting metal fan throw the âhornsâ in appreciation.

With a history dating back over 20 years the line up has been consistent since their initial formation in 1980, with the exception of vocalist Per âPerilOzâ Karlsson who came onboard for the bands reformation in 2003. This lengthy combined experience between the band members makes Overdrive run like a well oiled machine, locked in, loaded and ready to unleash its metallic grit to all generations of metal fans.

Lyrically the album deals with a variety of topics, from catholic priests, vampires and Indians to psychopaths and warnings of our world going down the drain. While the title track tells the gruesome story of the Swedish angelmakers. A group of women who âtook careâ of illegitimate children through drowning, suffocation or starvation, being paid for their services. The last angelmaker was convicted in the 1920âs, yet still the story is one that shocks.

The work on âAngelmakerâ started in late 2008. Janne Stark (Locomotive Breath / Constancia) started writing a couple of tracks, âThrillerâ andâ Angelmakerâ, which set the style and approach. Then Kjelle Jacobsson, Janne, Per Karlsson and Kenth Ericsson started writing, each on their own. Demos were made and finally the band sat down together in February 2010 to select from the 25+ songs that had been written. 18 songs were selected. Rehearsals began and in May recordings started. With no hurry and the aim of simply making this the best Overdrive album ever. The drums were recorded by Johan Blomström at Studio Sound Palace, while the guitars, bass and vocals were recorded at various studios. The mixing, by Pelle Saether (Grand Design/Zello/Zeelion) at Studio Underground in Västerås started in July and in August the album was finished. Next the band drafted 10 people to help evaluate and select the final track listing for the album which proved to be an eye-opening experience for the band. In November 2010 the album was mastered and finished and an extension of the bands deal with Lion Music was signed.

Given their pedigree and reputation itâs no surprise to hear Overdrive enter the third decade of their career hitting new heights with âAngelmakerâ; a slice of traditional metal as good as you will hear in 2011.

TRACK-BY-TRACK
Signs All Over (Stark/Karlsson) â Kicks off the album with the pedal to the metal! Classic double bass drums heavy metal!

In Gut We Trust (Stark) â Heavy stomper with an infectious soccer choir chorus. The lyrics are about trusting your guts, your inner feelings, instead of technology and false prophets.

Angelmaker (Stark) â Another high speed metal number with an evil riff. An angelmaker was a woman who âtook care ofâ children born out of wedlock and made them âdisappearâ. The last one was convicted in the 1930âs in Sweden.

I Know Thereâs Something Going On (Russ Ballard, arr: Stark) â A cover of the Russ Ballard penned song recorded by ABBAâs Frida in the 80âs, rejuvenated and metalized.

Under The Influence (Ericsson/Karlsson) â Maiden-influenced riff oriented fast metal rocker which deals about a man trying to suppress his morbid urges. Featuring the classic Overdrive harmony guitars.

On With The Action (Jacobsson) â Up-tempo environmental-friendly classic metal.

The Light (Stark) â A song originally penned by Janne Stark for the latest Scorpions writing session. As the Scorps wouldnât have it, Overdrive would. If it sounds a bit vintage Scorpions, itâs no wonder.

To Grow (Karlsson) â Another fast pace straight ahead heavy metal song with some nice
variations.

Mother Earth (Jacobsson) â A mid-tempo rocker with a heavy chorus dedicated to the north American Indians.

Itâs A Thriller (Stark/Karlsson) â Up/mid-tempo metal influenced by Accept and Judas Priest, heavy and mean!

Cold Blood Chaser (Stark) â Riff-filled up-tempo rocker, a bit influenced by vintage Riot (where the name Overdrive also comes from). Lyrics that take a twist on the vampire theme.

The Wavebreaker (Karlsson) â PerilOzâs epic anthem that goes from its soft acoustic intro into full heavy metal mayhem, ending where it started. Loaded with twin guitars. The perfect album closer.