DEE SNIDER - Leave A Scar (CD)

Like a scar itself, Leave A Scar is an illuminating plentitude of angst etched in time û serving as a musical refuge and expressive output for Dee. But in turn, this auditory time capsule written to express the anger, unease and pain he experienced during lockdown emerges as not only blisteringly heavy, but relentlessly powerful. Heads will bang within seconds of the hard-charging opening notes of ultra-catchy album starter and lifer anthem ôI Gotta Rock (Again)ö, instantly setting the stage for the non-stop onslaught of metallic mainstays to come. Tracks like the brutal ôTime To Chooseö û featuring the primed guest vocal attack of Cannibal CorpseÆs George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher û and mosh-ready ôThe Reckoningö showcase the albumÆs heavy assault, without sacrificing the harmonic goodness evident on tracks like the unrelenting, hooky thrasher ôAll Or Nothing Moreö and melodic, metalcore inspired ôIn For The Killö. Energetic single of strength ôDown But Never Outö encapsulates the chunky riffage and driving drums palpable throughout the album, while searing ôBefore I Goö provides one of the albumÆs most massive, memorable choruses and chilling lyrics. The album closes with victorious ballad ôStandö, a call for listeners to take a stand and make their voices heard. Each of the 12 tracks on Leave A Scar not only further bolster DEE SNIDERÆs position as one of the most celebrated frontmen of all time, showcasing that his vocal delivery and commanding swagger is as strong as ever, but that he is nowhere near stopping. If For The Love Of Metal ignited DEE SNIDERÆs eminent surge into a new era û Leave A Scar sets it ablaze.