Dee Snider has created with the help
of modern metals finest, has made one of the best metal records I’ve heard in a
long time. For the Love of Metal is a
statement, age doesn’t matter talent does. From the opening track “Lies Are a Business” is relentless,
heavy, fast paced and powerful. Songs like “Tomorrows
No Concern” fit Dee’s voice like a glove, Nicky Bellmore and company brought their A game for this record and
nothing less. “I am the Hurricane” is
epic and cements the album as a solid metal record; the songs structure is
perfectly spaced for Dee’s vocals to roar within a balance of heaviness and
grandeur. “I’m ready” features a great middle guitar solos from Joey Concepcion and Nicky Bellmore; so tasty. “Become the Storm” the single of the
record, was a great taster for the album. “The
Hardest Way” is a great meeting of the old and new guard of metal. “Dead Hearts (Love Thy Enemy)” is an
acoustic departure from the heaviness, excellent vocals courtesy of Alissa White Gluz from Arch Enemy. Alissa and Dee’s vocals mix
well together. “For the Love of Metal”
is easily one of the best metal records I have heard in years. It single
handily rekindled my love of metal that had been jaded for so many years. A big
thank you to Dee and crew for creating the best metal record of the decade.
