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Master Creator

      
         
         
         
     
             
Sinbreed are a power metal band from Germany formed in 2005 releasing their debut album in 2010. Continuing the legacy of great German power metal bands, Sinbreed released their second album in 2014 with their latest album set for a 2016 release.    
             
You know that moment when you listen to a new album and within a few seconds the hairs stand up you arms, you lift your head high ears pricking up and you get that "rush" ... that's what I got with the new album from Sinbreed. Following a long line of superb German power metal bands Sinbreed have a lot to live up to, but boy do they do their very best here. 'Creation Of Reality' is off and running the moment it hits the airwaves. Infectious grooves and galloping rhythms it had me turning the volume up more, even before the vocals kicked in. And the vocals themselves, very powerful and clean with the chorus so addictive I thought I may have to go to rehab! Feel good power metal that packs not just a punch, but an uppercut and a haymaker too. 'Across The Great Divides' increases the speed and would even put DragonForce into second place in race. Sinbreed have the ability to play fast, with great precision and in the form of Herbie Langhans they have a superb vocalist. His voice is infectious and draws you in. Big riffing, hard hitting 'Behind A Mask' races on, all thunderous and addictive with head banging most definitely the order of the day.    
             
There are not too many albums that are kept at such a high energy, relentless pace but 'Master Creator' is forging that path although 'Moonlit Night' is more hard rock than heavy metal but the power that exudes from every twang and thump is phenomenal. Again a catchy chorus is present to keep the fans singing along, Sinbreed are marking their territory and are effortlessly continuing the German power metal legacy. Every song on the album is less than five minutes in length, with no time for a breather, the title song 'Master Creator' is blistering as it races and rages on as though it has somewhere else to be. It is played with urgency, an urgency that I first heard listening to (early) Helloween. And just like their fellow countrymen, Sinbreed are relentless. A pace that demands head banging, fists in the air and an abundance of air guitars. 'Last Survivor' is a hard hitting, superb power metal song with superb vocals from a superb singer. Sorry, am I using "superb" too many times? Maybe, but 'Master Creator' is a superb album.    
             
Whoa, where did the pace and power go, as a beautifully played orchestral intro gives life to 'At The Gate' which displays ballad tendencies, an opportunity to light lighters and wave your arms in the air, sort of. For some reason I feel that this is not one hundred percent ballad territory, there is just too much power here for that and I don't think the powerful voice of their singer can carry off a ballad. Better duck, here comes the thunderous power again. Although, for us true metalheads we would never duck...we stand tall and shout "bring it on". And bring it on does Sinbreed, with thunder and brimstone. 'The Riddle' pounds hard, shaking walls to ruin, and causing earthquakes with its ferocious nature. Excellence comes in the form of 'The Voice'. I have to say it again, but the singer has an amazing voice and with a thunderous, blistering array of music behind him, this album is going to become legendary. Indeed, every musician here plays their part in creating what is a masterpiece of European power metal. Sinbreed are going on the shelf next to Helloween, Primal Fear and Grave Digger. Sadly, all good things have to come to an end (although there is the replay button,) with the album closer 'On The Run' a speed metal symphony of blazing rhythms, blistering guitars and top notch vocals. This is a great album by a great band on their way to greatness.    
             
Overall, superb power metal played with precision and speed, blistering guitars, galloping rhythms and a superb vocal performance.    
             
             
Review by Iron Mathew Collins    
             
Reviewed for Metal Gods TV    
             
             
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