SQUEALER offers a few trademarks to surprise or even enthuse also those fans normally disliking powerful Thrash Metal. At first I would name the convenient voice of Norbert Vornam presenting the ear catching tunes in a variable style. In addition he acts in a similar intense manner as Iced Earth’s singer Matt Barlow.

Furthermore, SQUEALER takes off with the two steam hammers The Sources Of Ignition and the irresistible Mask Of The Betrayer. The band has got the right feeling for a balanced mixture of unleashed, partly dark-dusky power and catchy tunes. Every now and then, the handbrake is pulled a little without sounding weakly. Best example for this tactics is the sluggishly starting piece New Saviour, proving the band’s self-confidence to use the whole range of speed being totally convinced by played style. Over and above, the outstanding as well as alternated semi-ballads Grey and Once Fallen enthuse by their dynamics and harmonious compositions; relaxed passages get intertwined with incredible power, causing the build-up of fine suspense curves. In contrast, SQUEALER plays aggressive songs like the accentuated sung Godlike or the adequately entitled Thrasher. Eventually the album gets closed with the final composition The Circle Shuts comprising all forces, leaving behind a more than pleased listener.

Finally, SQUEALER manages to sound persuasive and authentic, presenting a felicitous work offering a broad spectrum to attract the listener’s attention.
Consequently I hope that the musical circle has not been closed yet and we will get a chance to listen to more SQUEALER releases in a similar quality.