Grand Magus
The Hunt

The long play of new Swedish heavy metal heroes proves one very obvious consideration - the genre cannot be considered completely bent, since from time to time there are new names that can deservedly attract the attention of fans of the "old guard". However, with all due respect to the undoubted talents of the Swedes, it is not easy to call them a “growing change”. In general, it is difficult to imagine someone who could take the place, for example, Judas Priest. And although the Grand Magus undoubtedly wrote “The Hunt” under the strong influence of the “British Steel” album (perhaps the sound is more “Swedish”, not so refined), but the same level of originality of compositional thinking, solo fireworks and clingy guitar swing The "Magus" is clearly beyond reach. Although, perhaps, on the early albums things are better - that's a reason to check them out. Unlike the multitudes of many modern heavy and power bands, whose chants cause uncontrollable boredom and even nausea (take some Hydrogyn or 3 Inches of Blood (forgive me, Tru-XMP fans!)), In case one cannot but admit Grand Magus - they deserve to be familiar with their discography. Actually, the reason for this is three or five very strong and solid pieces, the main of which are “Storm King” and “Silver Moon”.