On the third full-length by the Showdown, 2008's Back Breaker, the fun-lovin' lads from Tennessee add some mythology to their metal, as each of the album's 11 tracks goes by two titles -- one that is straight out of Greek mythology, and another that is much more of the metal variety. Musically, the band still touches upon all the prerequisites of most up-and-coming metal bands roaming the earth circa the early 21st century -- Iron Maiden-like guitar bits, Metallica's chug-chug riffery, Pantera-esque shouted vocals, etc. Back Breaker is one fierce beast from start to finish, especially on such brutal selections as "[Hephaestus] The Hammer of the Gods," "[Achilles] The Backbreaker," and "[Aries] I Am Vengeance." There may not be a lot to musically differentiate this quartet from the rest of the metal pack, but Back Breaker does certainly succeed in capturing the roaring power of the Showdown. ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide
| Artist: |
The Showdown
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| Studio Label: |
CD |
| Edited: |
No
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| Format: |
CD |
| Enhanced: |
No
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| Number of Discs: |
1 |
| Release Date: |
08/19/2008 |
| Shipping Weight (in pounds): |
0.2
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| Product in Inches (L x W x H): |
0.5 x 5.5 x 7.44
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| Assembled in Country of Origin: |
USA |
| Origin of Components: |
USA |
Wal-Mart No.: |
000000000 |
| UPC: |
0509992137772 |