Witness CALES' seventh full-length from the mastermind Blackosh (Master's Hammer, ROOT, Nifelheim). Frequently raging and always passionate, CALES here make epicness a compact affair, plainly stating their intent with aggressive zeal and then allowing the rough-yet-melodic riffing to lead the listener into the fray. As ever, Blackosh's likewise-rough-yet-melodic (and Quorthon-esque) tenor lends a loveable poignancy to proceedings, and he's joined by a number of notable guests: Big Boss of ROOT, Nifelheim's Hellbutcher, and even his daughter provides chants. Solemn yet still invigorating, CALES continue to occupy unique territory with Chants of Steel.
