Columbian/Portuguese metal outfit The Preacher bring you their latest cut of metal in the form of The Final Attack!
Review
First up is Overture – Beyond the Soul! It opens with the deep, resonant thud of a kick drum, accompanied by dark, brooding synths that set a moody atmosphere. As tension builds, layered guitar phrases emerge, gradually escalating with the addition of pounding drums and a rich, driving bassline. Then, unexpectedly, bold brass notes cut through the mix, adding an intriguing twist to the progression. This intro is hard to pin down—mysterious, dynamic, and full of anticipation. I have no idea where this journey is headed, but I’m eager to find out!
Mr. Evil awakens the guitar amps like a mad sorcerer, unleashing a tidal wave of searing, face-melting riffs. The bass rumbles like a storm on the horizon, churning with thunderous energy. Meanwhile, the drums take full command, driving the track forward with a double-kick onslaught, forging an unstoppable sonic force. If you crave hard-hitting heavy metal that wastes no time and pulls no punches, this track delivers in full force. So crank it up, raise your horns, and scream Mr. Evil at the top of your lungs until you’re breathless!
“Stay Down” is the third track, and right from the start, you’re hit with a deep, fizzy, lurching bassline that sounds hungry—like it’s prowling for a meal. The song moves at a slow, creeping pace, giving it a brooding, weighty feel. That sense of tension and anticipation adds serious punch and character, with eerie guitar squeals cutting through the mix. The vocals sit perfectly on top, and they actually remind me a lot of Stephen from Sabre, which is pretty cool. They shine the most in the choruses, gliding over a bed of haunting synth notes. But the real standout here is the lead guitar work—it sings with raw emotion, as if searching for something just out of reach. And just when you think it might break free, the song drags you back into its slow, trudging march, closing out with the same dark, relentless weight it began with.
“Media Crimes” roars back to the heavy metal fury of Mr. Evil, delivering a relentless assault of pounding drums and massive, open-chord riffs. The drumming is pure adrenaline—storming ahead with furious double-kick passages that drive the track like a runaway freight train. From the first note, you know this is going to be a metal banger—an instant crowd-pleaser built for raised fists and headbanging mayhem. It surges forward effortlessly on a bed of thundering kicks, while the choruses practically beg to be shouted along with. Then comes the solo—silky smooth and effortlessly electrifying. Imagine a top-shelf cocktail sliding down your throat, but instead, it’s a rush of exquisite, soaring notes pouring straight into your ears. This track doesn’t just hit hard—it leaves a mark.
Don’t Wait Another Day opens with a big meaty riff that slides into an airy passage before everything else drops in. There are some big chugging riffs and some synth stabs that sound a bit out of place. The choruses are nice however and feel really flowing with light and smooth vocal lines and trickling ride patterns. Theres a section of deep evil talking which adds something a bit different before a mighty solo comes in singing to the skies above. It’s another song with a concoction of ideas that feel loosely tied together.
The beautiful sounds of keys open Screaming at Night before a loving lead guitar rings out backed by big open chords. it turns back to the emotional sounds of the keys combined with soul searching vocal lines before the song rejoins the flow of big open chords. The song is one of those that has a lot of focused on the glorious vocals that are filled with a lot of heartfelt emotion. And the solo section shows just as much squealing and singing its heart out! One of the best solos on teh album so far!
The mid-tempo powerhouse “The Battle of Hemispheres” kicks off with sliding guitar notes before plunging into a passage that feels ripped straight from a classic cowboy-and-Indian showdown. The track carries forward the themes of the album, leaning on driving 4/4 drum patterns and heavy chugging rhythms, but never staying in one place for too long. Each section shifts and evolves, keeping the instrumentation fresh and dynamic. But the real standout moment? The choruses—they don’t just hit; they feel like a grand ceremony, something ancient and ritualistic, pulling you into the heart of the battle itself.
The albums title track “Final Attack” is here! It opens with a soundscape of a city, a car beeping and someone walking. There is a section of spoken vocal passages before we thrown into the bulk of the song. The guitars sound dark and have an attitude, the drums and bass totally in synch with the riffs and together it all sounds menacing. There is some nice double kick and then out of the blue a big double kick section with sparkling guitars on top. I think so far this song seems to be the most focused with out venturing to far of course. There is moment where everything breaks down to more spoken words before we get back to the grit of things. The solo is nice and spicy which is great addition. Then to end the band gives us a nice and gentle acoustic section!
“Find Your Own Light” is fast and furious remaining focused on delivering that gritty and powerful delivery. The guitar rips things apart and the pummelling double kick remains strong throughout. There are some moments that will certainly get you throwing yourself around and the solo section is a particular highlight for me. Like the rest of the tracks on the album the vocal performance glistened above everything and I think is certainly a strength for The Preacher.
The closing track is one of the shorter tracks on the album and is titled “As Within, So Without.” It is an instrumental mid tempo piece and there is a certain magical and mystical feeling to this one. I think the light piano notes in the background are actually well placed and act as a bed rather than punching through the mix. The solo guitar work which is the main focus in this song is really well written and stands out ringing out to the skies full of life and emotion. In my opinion this is one of the stronger and better written songs on the album! An excellent way to end the record so well done!
Conclusion
The Preachers’ “The Final Attack” is an ambitious album with plenty of great ideas. While it can feel a bit mismatched at times, it’s clear the band is exploring their sound and pushing creative boundaries. The use of brass stabs and synths, while creative, often feels unnecessary and distracts from the album’s stronger elements. If they focus more on their core instrumentation, they have the potential to refine their style and create something much stronger. Despite its uneven moments, the album is a glimpse into a band with a lot of promise! Keep it up!
TheNwothm Score: 7.5/10
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