Over the last two years we have been witnessing a growing wave of bands from all over the whole globe with a strong devotion to the traditional and glorious sounds of the 80's. While some don’t sound more than an embarrassing and feeble imitation of what bands like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Mercyful Fate and Black Sabbath had offered us in their golden age, others really nail it and capture the essence, authenticity and spirit of that time.
Fortunately, U.S. based quintet Benedictum fall into the latter category and presents us their third full-length record “Dominion”, a record that truly embodies the true essence of traditional heavy-metal without sounding cheesy or retro-obsessed.
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