Title: Hearts On Fire
Style: Heavy MetaL, New Wave of British Heavy Metal
Year: 2026
Destructor by MORE is the powerful final work of legendary producer Chris Tsangarides, completed just before his death in 2017 at The Ecology Rooms. The album's mixes were rediscovered years later by bassist Baz Nicholls and mastered in 2025 by Maor Appelbaum. Tsangarides' Vortex system shaped the ripping guitars, blending his signature touch with the band's fiery performance. This ten-track release honors his legacy while proving MORE remains a vital force in modern metal, bridging past and future for old fans and new listeners alike.
"Hearts on Fire" kicks the album off with serious force. Baz Nicholls' bass rumbles deep and steady, locking in tight with Steve Rix's pounding drums to create that classic NWOBHM drive—thick, no-nonsense rhythm that pushes everything forward. Peter Welsh's guitar work is sharp and melodic, delivering those big, soaring riffs that stick in your head without ever getting too flashy. Mike Freeland's vocals cut through clean and powerful—gritty edge with real emotion, especially on lines like “With our Hearts on Fire we carry on.”
The lyrics hit hard and true: facing cancer head-on, refusing to quit, living day by day with hope and fight.
Chris Tsangarides nailed the production—raw, warm analog feel that lets every instrument breathe while keeping the energy high.
It's heavy metal with heart, melodic without losing the punch, and a perfect opener that sets the tone for the whole record.
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