Linked In Eternity is the new five track EP from  Scandinavian band Griffen. Hailing from Finland and Sweden, the band are a genuine heavy metal outfit – and a damn fine one at that.  In frontman Jorgen Soderberg they have a vocalist with a superb voice full of power and range and this raises the band above the norm through the sheer quality of his performance alone. 

Having said that, the supporting cast of musicians can certainly hold their own with dual guitarists Tomi Peltonen and Stefan Tornblom (both ex Madigan) providing some killer riffs and melodies and very much complementing each others’ playing whilst the rhythm section is tight and strong, reminiscent of Iron Maiden on more than one occasion – especially on Secret Fire. 

The song writing is decent enough – nothing particularly new, but well executed and constructed. The title track is a personal favourite, but there is something to like in all of the tracks on offer. This is one of the best  EPs I can remember in a long while and I very much look forward to a full length album from these Scandi metallers. Everything you want in a proper metal band is evident in these five tracks and leaves you eager for more. Highly recommended.

Contact: www.myspace.com/griffentheband       

Paul Williams