HEAVY METAL SHRAPNEL – Heavy Metal Hairspry, CD

Heavy Metal Shrapnel is the ultimate synthesis of high-octane shred and aggressive riff-heavy US Power Metal. Founded by songwriter and guitarist Andrew Lee, the band is a collaborative powerhouse featuring the legendary Mark Boals (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen) on vocals. Unlike Boals' recent progressive or melodic outings, Heavy Metal Hairspray is a return to the 80s and MEAN—stripping away long-form orchestral indulgence in favor of the razor-sharp urgency of Alcatrazz, Jag Panzer, Dokken, and the hardest riffs of the Shrapnel Records catalog.

While Lee’s delivery pays homage to the legendary Shrapnel era of Paul Gilbert (Racer X), Chris Impellitteri, and Jason Becker, the core of the record is built on powerful hooks and aggressive metal fundamentals. Adding to the star power is a blistering guest solo on the track "Heavy Metal Overdose" by keyboard wizard Derek Sherinian (ex-Dream Theater). Heavy Metal Hairspray is a 9-track manifesto of energy, reminding the world that Mark Boals remains the premier voice for high-stakes, high-velocity heavy metal.