CAVE is the "baby" of Chris Lorey (g, IVANHOE) and this sophomore album is even better than the strong debut " Out Of The Cave" (2024). It's energetic and riff-based metal with balls. Some guests like Ronnie Munroe (v, ex METAL CHURCH), who sang on the debut, or Stefan Lill (g, VANDEN PLAS) are the icing on the cake here. A powerful, authentic production gives the songs the air to breathe. "Rise!" or "This Is Us", for example, are compositions that lovers of QUEENSRYCHE, SAVATAGE or MASTERPLAN will dig for sure. Another undeniable argument is new fronter Tommy Laasch (CHINCHILLA), who fully delivers. (MS)