Album review: PROMETHIUM – Bleeding The Ghost

August 25th, 2023 by jason

Load 4 Records [Release date 15.09.23]

Post-pandemic has seen a lot of bands undergo line-up changes, and in some cases calling it a day, as musicians re-evaluate what they want to do and achieve musically. Promethium are one such band with guitarist Daniel Lovett-Horn and bassist Gentle Ben joined by new members vocalist James Candlin, guitarist Andy Howarth (replacing Rossi who had been in the band for a decade) and drummer Stu Gordon. The album was started back in 2020 and now finally gets released.

Promethium cover many areas of the metal arena, be it the bounce along thrash of ‘Catfish’ or the more modern metal on ‘Snakebite’. One things for sure those after memorable guitar solos will love this album for sure.

The title track, ‘Priest’ and ‘Murder She Wrote’ (alas, not a tribute to the TV series…), all three showcase the heavier side of James Candlin’s vocals. For those who like it classic metal a la Maiden or Priest, these songs deliver.

‘My Fate’ seems Promethium unleash their inner power metal beast, with a touch of piano & strings – think Savatage or fellow UK metalheads Intense. It makes for an impressive end to the album.

Having the enforced extra time due to the pandemic certainly seems to have helped Promethium hone ‘Bleeding The Ghost’ into a ‘must listen’ metal treat.

There is a lot of new metal music out there demanding your attention and make sure you give Promethium a chance/listen. Heavy metal without the gimmicks and all the better for it. ****

Review by Jason Ritchie

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