efore you run off to the next review when I tell you what sort of music 3HM play, please let me explain fully. 3HM are an instrumental band... and this album isn't full of self indulgent wank, this is more of an instrumental Thrashfest. This is an instrumental albums that draws on all of the best instrumental songs you've heard by the likes of Metallica, Iron Maiden and Megadeth and overall, I think this is a very interesting album.
Without a singer as a focal point, I have found myself saying this bit sounds like so and so, and this bit is pure, insert band of your choice. That's not to say I think that 3HM are ripping anyone off. It's just that apart from a few samples, it's the lead guitars that get most of your attention. But if you want a couple of reference points, then Metallica seems to be the biggest influence. But how many Metalheads can honestly say they don't like "Orion" and "The Call Of Ktulu"? Elsewhere, Varan had a bit of an Iron Maiden feel to it, as to parts of other songs. And finally, if you are a fan of Megadeth's monumental instrumental, "Into The Lungs Of Hell", then you are going to enjoy what 3HM have to offer.
I'm always weary of instrumental albums as they are usually so self indulgent and so one dimensional. I really like what 3HM have produced and this CD comes highly recommended for those looking for something a little different.
efore you run off to the next review when I tell you what sort of music 3HM play, please let me explain fully. 3HM are an instrumental band... and this album isn't full of self indulgent wank, this is more of an instrumental Thrashfest. This is an instrumental albums that draws on all of the best instrumental songs you've heard by the likes of Metallica, Iron Maiden and Megadeth and overall, I think this is a very interesting album.