Ignitor

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Ignitor

Take to the Sky

Hell yeah! Erika Swinnich out hellions Rob Halford any day of the week. This is D&D metal, fueled by dry ice and leather. From "Demonslayer" to "Lean Mean Leather Machine," Ignitor rips into fantasy, lore, and, well, politics. "Execution" reflects George W.'s capital punishment agenda, while "Take to the Sky" attacks: "All hail the Metal Gods! We are declaring jihad!" ***

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