Fireball Ministry – Fireball Ministry
Restricted Release
www.fireballministry.com

Rating: B 

Fireball Ministry will release their fourth album in March of 2010.  The band is back after a short break where members took time to focus on solo projects.  The change of scenery did them good.  The self-titled album is a conglomeration of metal tunes, pop tunes and rock tunes.  The band’s attitude of “if it rocks then it rocks” seems to be working.  Some hardcore fans may not like the poppy tinge of tunes like “Kick Back” and “Thought It Out” but the band are likely to gain more of a following with such diverse songwriting.  The cool thing about Fireball Ministry is that while the songs differ they still hold together and make a complete album. 

“Hard Lines,” “Followed by a Fall” and “Butcher, Faker, Policy Maker” rock hard and will keep the old faithful with their fists in the air. The Sabbath-esque opening riff of “In Their Own Right” opens the best song on the CD.  Placed in last place on the disc Fireball Ministry show they are confident reviewers and fans alike will be making it all the way to the end of the disc. 

This is a band that is getting more creative and respected with each outing.  The hard stuff shines over their more pop oriented attempts and one hopes the band realizes that they are metal band filled with snarls, riffs and guitar solos. 

n       Jeb Wright