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Black vinyl with printed innersleeve

Founding guitarists Marek Heathen Steven and Nippy Blackford put together a killer new line-up who then spent several years crafting a genuine ‘statement of intent’ return for this London act. Amulets album The Inevitable War features 9 track that continues the bands song-and-riff-orientated no-bullshit sound but is enhanced by more impressive song structures and performances. The album spans the direct speed metal hit of ‘Shockwave’ to the majestic and lengthy epic ‘Roundhead’ plus instrumental ‘La noche de las gaviotas’ and melodic pounder ‘Burning Hammer’ and some original lyrical themes. The consistently catchy and varied album’s secret weapon is a big, timeless production from Nippy’s older brother Tom Blackford. Channelling classic era Martin Birch, he has helped the band capture and craft a fully realised epic sound which retains their raw edge. The album has been mastered by audio guru James Plotkin (Khanate). Previously often labelled NWOBHM, you can put Amulet’s 2020 album in the same ballpark as Iron Maiden, Manowar, Judas Priest and 80’s Black Sabbath in terms of scale and power.

Track list:
1. The Satanist
2. Shockwave
3. Burning Hammer
4. Call Of The Siren
5. La noche De Las Gaviotas
6. Siege Machine
7. Gateway To Hell
8. Poison Chalice
9. Roundhead
I: Before The Battle
II: The Inevitable War
III: The Protectorate