Phantom Fire are a Norwegian trio whose first release, the EP Return Of The Goat, dates back to 2021. They present themselves as fans of classic sounds, rust, and diesel, citing Motörhead and Iron Maiden among their influences, with a clear goal: to make rock n’ roll!
And Black n’ Roll it shall be! Phantom Fire play a more classic rock n’ roll, inspired by 70s leather pants and choppers. Without being virtuosos in technique, they simplify what doesn’t need to be complex , it’s music for engines!
The album opens with dirty, dark rock that immediately demands head movement. Easy listening, raw and raspy vocals, straightforward drumming, chugging guitars, and bass to match.
The first two tracks are quite similar in composition, with simple but catchy details. Sleep To Die is the third track, stepping on the accelerator with a faster pace, leading into the fourth, My Crown, which blends a bit of everything we’ve already heard into one song.
Fatal Attraction is an instrumental piece that feels somewhat out of place — pleasant to listen to, but unnecessary before another burst of speed in Logðarhorn. The sixth track is fast but carries a darker tone compared to the earlier ones. This is followed by Malphas and The White Ship, which don’t stray much from what has already been said, before the album closes with two more instrumentals that don’t really add anything new.
The cover artwork is quite minimalistic, featuring a black and white demon. Not much more to say here.
Verdict:
In summary, this is a very interesting and enjoyable record, full of rock n’ roll that tends to get labeled as black n’ roll, but in my opinion, that doesn’t truly fit what the album delivers. It’s a breath of fresh air for anyone looking for something a bit different from time to time. One to revisit!
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