Description

Ontario, Canada based Manacle’s first studio album No Fear to Persevere starts off with ominous acoustic work that reminds one of classic Testament or Annihilator. Such an introduction would suggest a classier than usual retro thrash act, but No Fear to Persevere is thoroughly classic metal. The faster tempos and rhythmic surges have more in common with Walls of Jericho-era Helloween than Metallica, the vocals are consistently delivered in a Kiske-style wail, and the production covers it all in an eighties-friendly, reverb-heavy veil. Those who heard the debut by Indianapolis’s Sacred Leather earlier this year will find this to be of similar influence and aesthetic. The musicianship is quite tight, offering plenty of solid transitions and the tones go naturally with the production. And talking about production its remarkable to say the least. Its mixed and mastered by Olof Wikstrand of Enforcer and its extremely professional and builds that tiny bit of atmosphere needed to bring it all together. With a loud bass and gorgeous drum tone, the production is roomy and elegantly showcases each element of Manacle’s sound. A production this clean and well executed is not expected from a debut album, so it’s definitely a nice surprise to see Manacle deliver so well here. Highly recommended for fans of Enforcer, Savage G race, Agent Steel and early-Omen.

Track list:
1. Fight For Your Life
2. Tears Of Wrath
3. Journeyʼs End
4. Live Fast, Die Fast
5. Witches Hallow
6. Stand Tall