Katana Heads Will Roll (2011)

With ‘Heart Of Tokyo’ this band self-released its first demo in 2006, but the first official debut wasn’t released until this year. Just like their colleagues Steelwing, Katana takes you back on a journey to the early eighties and from the very first tones of the opening track, ‘Livin’ Without Fear’ and the following ‘Blade Of Katana’, it is clear that Iron Maiden has been the band’s main influence.Even though the album doesn’t have any weak songs or weak moments and is an embracement for old-school metal ears, it also doesn’t have real highlights. That however doesn’t change the fact that ‘Heads Will Roll’ is an excellent debut album and the fact that fans of old-school traditional heavy metal have yet another great addition to their favourites.