I read on the web that this band is a “power metal band from Italy”. That statement shows how the internet can be a good thing and a bad thing at the same time. It is good because it can open your band to a much wider audience but it can be also be bad because of statements like the one I read. If I was not really a power metal fan, I would never go further into discovering this band. And that would be a shame because Headrush is not really power metal. They don’t have any of those Dungeon & Dragon themes or that galloping double bass. I would categorize this is more of a hard edged Dokken. The playing is very George Lynch style but that could be due to the fact that Alex DeRosso (guitars) had a small stint in Dokken. It is obvious that some of that melody has rubbed off and helped create the great set of tunes on offer here. The vocals are exceptional also. I find it refreshing that new bands still have the desire to sing songs instead of spitting or growling them out. If you were looking for a Rhapsody type band, this is not for you. However, if you are looking for a great melodic rock CD full of catchy tunes performed well, then do yourself a favor and pick this up. You won’t be disappointed.

This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2006 Volume 5 at lulu.com/strangesound.