Titanic-Screaming in silence

Retroactive
2002/2010


Like with "Maiden Voyage" this Titanic re-issue has also gotten new artwork plus it has been re-mixed, re-mastered and Robert Sweet of Stryper came in to lay down real drum tracks. This one cuts like a knife as it's far more direct than "Maiden Voyage". The opener "And the band played on" is a solid smack in the face with and it sets the tone for the entire album. Vocalist Simon Tyler has a style that varies between a smooth stride and heavy attacks. He is proficient and handling both styles. Robert Sweet is everywhere knocking out beats all over the place and pounding his drums into submission. Bass player Ray Kilsdonk fits it perfectly with Sweet laying down the beats and keeping the pace. The real star of the show is undoubtedly guitarist/songwriter Bill Menchen. He pulls out riffs that roll you over and keep coming. His tones are deep and flow throughout the album. I pretty like Menchen's playing on most of his projects, but the solos on this album are some of the best I have heard him create. On every opportunity he is on top of the solos shredding his heart out. The overall sound is like a blend between Judas Priest, Accept, Dio and other mid-late 1980's metal acts. Bill Menchen has been involved with numerous projects and each has recorded several albums, but this is certainly one of my albums that he has done so far.