{"id":47459,"date":"2014-12-17T13:36:48","date_gmt":"2014-12-17T18:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=47459"},"modified":"2014-12-17T13:36:48","modified_gmt":"2014-12-17T18:36:48","slug":"rocka-rollas-the-road-to-destruction-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/rocka-rollas-the-road-to-destruction-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Rocka Rollas | The Road to Destruction<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Justin Gaines<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist\/News Editor —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"RockaSwedish traditional heavy metal band Rocka Rollas is back with a new album, their third full-length release in the past four years, titled The Road to Destruction<\/em>. There have been some changes in the Rocka Rollas camp recently, most notably the departure of vocalist Joe Liszt. This time around guitarist\/songwriter Cederick Forsberg (also of Blazon Stone) takes on vocal duties as well.<\/p>\n

Well, the voice may be new but the songwriting is definitely the Rocka Rollas we’re used to. It’s all high-speed, super-melodic, old school heavy metal that wears its influences \u2013 Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Accept primarily \u2013 on its sleeve (or rather across the back of a denim vest). Ced’s high-pitched vocals actually suit this kind of music to a T, and give the album an almost power metal feel at times.<\/p>\n

The Road to Destruction<\/em> may be the finest Rocka Rollas album to date. The band certainly sounds fired up this time around, and the tempo of these songs doesn’t give you much time to catch your breath, let alone get bored. They give Air Raid and Enforcer a run for their money this time, and that’s saying something! Highlights on The Road to Destruction include \u201cCurse of Blood,\u201d the anthemic \u201cWith Fire and Sword,\u201d (which features a guest solo from Overdrive guitarist Janne Stark) and \u201cThe War of Steel Has Begun.\u201d The only misstep is the band’s sped-up take on Magnum’s classic \u201cKingdom of Madness,\u201d which just doesn’t work…at all.<\/p>\n

Rocka Rollas has always been one of the more enjoyable bands in the Swedish traditional metal scene, but with this album they’re also one of the best. If high-energy heavy metal is your thing, particularly bands like Wolf, Air Raid and Enforcer, you’ll want to get your hands on The Road to Destruction<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Genre: Heavy Metal, Traditional Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nCederick Forsberg (v) (g)
\nHenrik Westlund (b)
\nBilly Qvarnstrom (d)
\nEmil Skogh (g)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tThe Gathering (Intro)
\n2.\tCurse of Blood
\n3.\tThe Road to Destruction
\n4.\tFirefall
\n5.\tDarkheart
\n6.\tA Wave of Firestrorms
\n7.\tWith Fire and Sword
\n8.\tThe War of Steel Has Begun
\n9.\tGuardians of the Oath<\/p>\n

Label: Stormspell Records<\/p>\n

Website: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rockarollasmetal<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 8.75\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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