SINGLE REVIEW: XIII Doors - Lead the Way
'Lead the Way' is heavy, rocky, ferocious, and downright kick-ass – an electrifying power rock banger! It's loaded with mega hooks, a gritty bassline, and thunderous drums that pour down like a deluge of empowerment. The vocals are magnificently melodic and delivered with confident, clean precision. The instrumentation is complex, and killer guitar solos inject a dynamic burst of craftsmanship and infectious energy. It's undeniably heavy but unapologetically catchy.
'Lead the Way' stands as a phenomenal example of high-speed, highly intricate alternative metal with elements of groove and hard rock. It sits somewhere between Five Finger Death Punch and Avenged Sevenfold, ablaze with passion while delivering a positive message of leaving the past behind. It emphasises not letting old wounds remain open or the weight of mistakes hold you down. Instead, it encourages finding a new path and leading your own way to success.
