AXEL RUDI PELL
Into The Storm
Release date: January 20 2014

Into The Storm starts with an Intro called The Inquisitional Procedure. I have to admit that I don’t like the sound of those keyboards playing that melody, so when I first listened to that intro, I was afraid that the rest of the record could disappoint me.

Hopefully, that wasn’t the case! After less than two minutes we hear a powerful guitar riff, the song Tower Of Lies begins… and that’s a great starter! The chorus is really catchy and the solo is magnificent! I don’t doubt this one will become a favourite on stage!

Long Way To Go comes next, and it’s a delicious Hard Rock piece. The verse is driven by a catchy melody on keyboards, and the chorus is incredibly catchy. Johnny’s vocals also sound amazing on that one.
High Above is another song with an unforgettable chorus.

Burning Chains, a fast song where Bobby Rondinelli demonstrates all his talent! Changing Times is the other fast song on the record, and has a nice melody and a darker atmosphere.

Of course, no Axel Rudi Pell album is complete without a couple of ballads, and the ones on this album are both very enjoyable: When Truth Hurts and Hey Hey My My.
While first one is a love song, the latter is a very emotive about Rock musicians who have passed away. Like Johnny sings: Rock'nRoll will never die!

And finally, the last song is an epic 10-minute piece bearing the name of the album. It has exotic oriental elements, slow riffs, and several changes.
The song goes through different atmospheres, always keeping a dramatic and mysterious side.