Eliminator is a five piece metal band hailing from Lancaster. They take inspiration from the great heavy metal bands of the ‘70’s and ‘80’s to create a traditional NWOBHM sound.

Recently signed to Portuguese label Forge, We Rule the Night is the band’s most recent release.

As somebody who has had the pleasure of seeing Eliminator’s entertaining live show in the past, I was eager to see what their studio work could offer.

Opener The Warrior…of the Sky wastes no time in introducing the listener to the 80’s metal feel which continues throughout the entirety of the EP. Featuring a catchy chorus and interesting guitar solos, the track opens the EP energetically.

Title track We Rule the Night is next on the playlist, and is arguably the highlight of the whole release. Catchy and engaging throughout, I can imagine that this track would be met with a great response live.

Guitarwork in We Rule the Night remains true to the band’s chosen genre, featuring typically old school sounding solos that would sound at home in any release by bands such as Judas Priest or Diamond Head.

Third track Outlaws of the Night opens with a tasteful harmonised guitar section, before being met with vocals from frontman Tak. The track quickens pace midway, launching mercilessly into further solos.

Penultimate track Video Nasty opens with a introduction extremely similar to that  of Van Halen’s Hot For Teacher; introducing the listener to a percussion section followed by technical licks.

Danger in the Skies brings We Rule the Night to a close with a near 7 minute piece; boasting multiple catchy riffs and vocal harmonies. The mid section of the track slows down to almost nothing, before once again picking up pace, to end the EP on the traditional ‘80’s metal note it opened on.

We Rule the Night is likely to please any fans of raw, old school sounding metal. Although the EP may not offer much in terms of diversity, this is clearly not the aim of the band, who appear comfortable within their sound, and rightfully so.

With bands such as Enforcer, White Wizzard, and Holy Grail growing ever more popular, 2011 is sure to be a great year for Eliminator.