SURPRISE OF DECEMBER 2006

 

ZENO
“RUNWAY TO THE GODS”

(MTM Music)


For those who might not know, Zeno Roth is Uli Jon Roth’s brother, also an excellent guitarist, being many years around. I dare to say that this must be his best solo release so far. A tremendous come-back after almost eight years of silence. This time he collaborates with Michael Bormann (ex-Jaded Heart) on vocals, and indeed the outcome is beyond expectations. Top class melodic, pomp, hard rock, in the vein of Fair Warning, Great White, Harem Scarem etc. Besides Bormann’s excellent vocals, the album is flooded with terrific guitar work, fantastic solos, but above all great compositions. The one song is better than the other with the opening track “Fanfares of Love” being a genuine pomp rock anthem. Catchy refrains stick to your mind for days, while I have to say that it is the best soundtrack to fix your mood and put a smile back on your face. It’s difficult to find such good music and instrument capabilities in the genre, and I urge all of you to at least listen to this one.

by Alex Savatianos 8,5/10