(heavy metal) Jackal - A Safe Look In Mirrors - 1994, FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

The final(?) platter from Demark's Jackal. "A Safe Look In Mirrors" continues in the same musical territory as "Vague Visions"; solid heavy metal. The band sports a galloping metal sound that is both heavy and melodic at the same time.

Once again guitarist, Benny Petersen, lets loose some raging guitar solos, Brian Rich's vocals are powerful, and the song writing is strong and memorable. For some reason Jackal remind me of Metal Church quite a bit at times. This is especially true in the fast, speed metal opener "A Safe Look In the Mirror."

It's a shame that Jackal didn't get a bit more exposure with these two, solid slabs of traditional metal. Unfortunately the mid-90's saw a decline in metal's popularity. Also, from what I have read, Jackal was beginning to gain some success but had some struggles with their label, something that seem to plague and destroy many good bands.

(from http://www.nolifetilmetal.com)

Brian Rich - vocals
Benny Petersen - guitars
Soren Hee Johansen - bass
Per Fisker - drums