REVIEW: SPEED LIMIT – Moneyshot

 

SPEED LIMIT – Moneyshot

Pure Steel Records

This is a new album from a long-running Austrian hard rock band that has been active for over 30 years. Moneyshot marks their return after nearly two decades of silence. Historically, the band released the EP Prophecy in 1988 and two full-length albums, Unchained (1986) and Perfect Inspiration (1992). Their latest work positions itself somewhere between melodic hard rock and melodic heavy metal.

What becomes immediately clear is that the band has invested significant effort into crafting a strong comeback. The vocals stand out as particularly impressive, the guitar work is consistently sharp, and the overall production delivers exactly the sound this style demands.

Among the highlights are the anthemic “Broken Mirror,” “Lost and Found,” and “Fly Like an Eagle.” The ballad-style track “Heartbreakin’ Valentine” is also well executed and placed at the right moment in the album’s flow. In fact, the entire record moves with a natural, pleasant momentum from start to finish.

In conclusion, Moneyshot is a highly satisfying release within its genre and absolutely worth exploring. Fans of melodic hard rock and melodic heavy metal will likely rate it even higher. For me, it stands as one of the strongest new entries in this corner of the metal/hard rock spectrum.

Ioannis Kaskamanidis