Ironbird "Hit the Limit" E.P

The Review
In their first effort "Hit the Limit", Ironbird mix and match genres into their own, bearing an undeniable Motorhead-esque sound. The E.P begins with "Wild and Waiting", a song characterized by an unrelenting punk-rock tempo and an anthemic chorus, which calls for a bottle of Jack or horns to be held high. The band next shifts gear to "Beneath an Iron Sky", one of the clear stand-outs. Showing no signs of slowing down, the song boasts an even catchier chorus, while still keeping things heavy. "Beneath An Iron Sky" keeps the listener mesmerized by an impressive guitar solo, foregrounding the bands ability as a unit. The title track "Hit the Limit" utilizes thrash metal riffery and centring the song is a solo that wouldn’t feel out of place on a Black Label Society album. Showing no intent on shifting down a gear, the band keeps things quick, heavy and short for "Shotgun Suzy". The E.P is wrapped up by "Outlaw Run", which is an appropriate end. Ironbird successfully utilize their influences and stand out from the pack, unlike many of their contemporaries, who are quick to photocopy the formulas from their favourite 80’s metal bands.

Stand-outs
Beneath an Evil Sky
Hit the Limit

Overall Rating
9/10

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