Railway-Climax

Metal Mind
2009

While touring for their second album in 85-85 Germany's Railway seemed to be gaining some momentum as they had the chance to tour with the likes of Motorhead, Twisted Sister, Manowar and other acts. However changes were coming. Vocalist Walter Wicha left and the band brought in their first vocalist Armin Schuler. Then shortly before the recording session for the next album guitarist Hermann Janowitz would depart as well. They recruited Florian Allgayer for the spot and eventually got their third album out in 1987. Even with 2/5 of the line-up changed they still very much in line with the previous albums although not quite as heavy as on the second album. Schuler fits in well as his vocal style isn't that different and actually adds some to the slower songs. The topics didn't change much as it's still mainly about rock and roll, woman and a few other limited ideas. Still the music is strong and they know their limitations. They still sound quite a bit like Accept and AC/DC, but occasionally push into some heavier territory. Kind of shame they didn't push the limits more because they handle those sounds well. Although I like the music on Climax it could certainly be argued that they sound like they are stuck in 1984 as they show very little progress and times were changing around them. The band would soon part ways with their label and it would be three more years until the next release. This Metal Mind re-issue includes a lyric book with photos and a band biography.