Like your speed metal? Damn right you do. Then why haven't you checked out Iron Angel's second and final album, "Winds of War"? One of the finest German bands from the 80's, Iron Angel create a sound drawing influences of Speed Metal from Running Wild, Heavy Metal like Accept, and, of course, some speed-thrash from early Destruction. "Winds of War" is more melodic, features more Power Metal influences on top of an excellent Speed Metal base, and also has a cleaner, less raw production. than the debut "Hellish Crossfire". Axemen Sven Struven and Peter Wittke are as fine a duo as any guitar team playing this style.
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