POWER metal. Euro Metal. Battle metal. Call it whatever you want, but the masters of it are the Germanic masters, Helloween.

Long gone are the days when the British press referred to them as the German Iron Maiden in the days of 'Walls of Jericho', and now, on their latest release 'My God-Given Right' they have stood up with their identity intact, their sound cemented and with a single finger thrust to those that cock their metal snobbery nose to power metal.<br

_{It’s only been about six months since I posted a recommendation for Ten’s previous release “Albion” - http://www.rockradioni.co.uk/back-stage/music-reviews/1732-ni-rocks-recommends-qalbionq-by-ten.html . At that time work was already well progressed for the release of “Isla De Muerta” on 20th May through Rocktopia Records. Having become a bit of a convert after listening to “Albion” I was quite keen to get a listen to “Isla De Muerta” when it was sent to us by our friends at Rock ‘n’ Growl.}

 

IT is always a delight as a reviewer to see a band develop, learn from their mistakes, observe others and enhance what they can do and the potential that lurks in their early incarnation.

The four young men of Donum Dei have over the past year plus cut their metal teeth on the live circuit, gradually growing into songs and performances. And, now they have taken the next step and laid down three tracks in their début release 'Justice Fails'.

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