Yay 80’s throwback metal! The kind of stuff that should be in the soundtrack for copious skate/snowboard/destruction derby video games. Absolva’s Rise Again has what you need for your next barbecue: noodly guitars, gritty vocals, tight rhythm, and somewhat goofy lyrics.

I have not heard of these guys before, but Angry Metal Guy was reviewing their album and dropped references to Maiden, Saxon, and Dokken, so I figured I’d give them a listen. They’re a tight band, and their whole album comes out today, so there ya go! So take Rise Again for a spin and if it hits you right in the nostalgia, go scope them out on the Spotify or pick up the album. It’s catchy as hell!