Eliminator : We Rule the Night

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by Justin Gaines
Staff Writer

Thirty years after the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement was in full sway, it’s only fitting that the UK would get in on what’s being called the New Wave of Traditional Metal. Lancaster-based band Eliminator joins White Wizzard, Cauldron, Enforcer and the rest of the traditional metal revivalists and brings a NWOBHM vibe to their old school sound on their debut EP We Rule the Night.

Iron Maiden and Judas Priest provide the backbone of Eliminator’s sound, which is defined by high-speed riffs, fiery solos and wailing vocals. Of course, Eliminator is a younger band, and much rougher around the edges. They’re like a lot of the lesser known NWOBHM acts that way, with sheer energy and spirit making up for what they lack in polish and production. That only goes so far though. Fun as We Rule the Night may be, it does not hold up well compared to the latest offerings by Cauldron or Twisted Tower Dire. They’re more on the Skull Fist/Lethal Saint level. The potential is there, but there’s obviously room for improvement. Still, it’s hard not to get into a song like “Warrior of the Sky” and the title track will get you in a headbanging mood.

They’re pretty raw and unpolished, but Eliminator is still a band worth keeping an eye on. If you’re a fierce follower of the New Wave of Traditional Metal scene or are a fan of the old school ‘80s cult metal sound, We Rule the Night is worth checking out. You may want to try some samples before buying though.

Genre: Traditional Metal

Band:
Takuma Murata (v)
Jamie Brandon (b)
Jack MacMichael (g)
Dave Steen (d)
Matthew Thomas (g)

Track Listing:
1. The Warrior…Of the Sky
2. We Rule the Night
3. Outlaws of the Highway
4. Video Nasty
5. Danger in the Skies

Label: none

Website: www.facebook.com/eliminatorheavymetal

Hardrock Haven rating: 6.25/10