Heavy Rock
BraveWords Records
Release Date – August 14th 2026
Review By Smudge Smith
Oh yes Storm Force are back with another mighty slab of heavy melodic arena sized rock. If you didn’t know Storm Force are centred around former Brighton Rock/Fraze Gang guitar slinger Greg Fraser who has the unerring knack of both riffage and melody. Helping him is the golden throated Patrick Gagliardi, bassman Mike Berardelli and new drummer Roger Banks.
The title track opens with an intro that builds before Fraser steps on his gain pedal, and they tear into a metal banger that Accept would be proud of. A big chugging riff and catchy vocal melody and a tight groove. ‘Silver Lining’ has a dual guitar lick to open before they settle into another punchy rocker before the AOR radio rocker ‘Savior’ brings some sunshine on a West Coast feel. You’ll be singing this all day it’s so annoyingly catchy. A bright piano and some stabbing keys start ‘Between The Lines’ which comes across as a sleaze rock ballad and a real throwback to the 80’s. ‘Anti-Social Media’ is a hard-hitting indictment of today then ‘Fire Starter’ (no not that one!) is another solid 80’s rocker that rides a nice easy groove. ‘On With The Show’ has a start like a ballad but they change gears and off they go on another fine rocker before the sentimental ‘You’re Never Alone’ and the power ballad ‘I Wasn’t Finished Loving You’. The nasty ‘Karma’s A Bitch’ ends things in fine style.
Another belter from Mr Fraser and his crew. If you like those records form the 80’s that had ten tracks full of rapid rockers, mid paced bangers and ballads then this is the throwback you have always wanted. As already stated, Greg Fraser has the gift of the riff and a sense of melody almost like the Swedes and along with his fellow musicians he has created another masterpiece. Check this out and the previous ‘Age Of Fear’. You will not be disappointed.
Track List
Truth
Silver Lining
Saviour
Between The Lines
Anti-Social Media
Fire Starter
On With The Show
You’re Never Alone
I Wasn’t Finished Loving You
Karma’s A Bitch
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