INDUCTION – “Love Kills” (2026)

A band that has managed to quickly make a name for themselves, as even with just two full-lengths, their name pops up frequently within Power Metal circles. Understandably, as their music is created with professionalism and care, at least that is the feeling I got from “Born from Fire”. Generally speaking, a band’s third album is often a big gamble, as the groups usually have accumulated enough experience at that point, they have found their footing and it is where I anticipate them to make a breakthrough. So, does “Love Kills” manage to become that breakthrough for INDUCTION? I wouldn’t call it that, but nevertheless, it ended up a very fun and enjoyable album.

First challenge lies in the change of line-up for the third time in a row. Changing members at such early stages can steer you off course, especially when it concerns the core position of vocalist. Thankfully Gabriele Gozzi nailed it, turning an unfortunate occurrence into an easy victory. Simultaneously, there is a differentiation into the overall vibe of the music. The modern and dancy attitude of DYNAZTY is blended with the retro style of BEAST IN BLACK, with the hybrid version of INDUCTION ending up sounding also very modern.

There are some shared similarities with the preceding record and songs like “Queen of the Light”, but they are more persistent this time. In contrast, there are no songs like “Order & Chaos” or “Scorched”, throwing away the epic mantle and to be honest, I really miss those. “Beyond Horizons” and “The Veil of Affection” come close, but ultimately do not deviate much from the atmosphere of the album. “Love Kills” is more robust at its core due to its focused direction, giving the impression that the songwriting never averted its eyes from the target. The ten original tracks (“Empress” is a cover version composed by GAMMA RAY) are a delight to experience every time and will surely uplift your mood. The fact that there is not much experimentation this time around, leads to a very natural flow that does not allow room for fillers. The production is very clean leaving nothing more to be desired as well.

Due to that, I believe that if you have heard the released singles, you know exactly what you will get. There are not many surprises in the remaining tracklist, but the same level of quality is guaranteed. That means that in case you like the previews, there are more hits to explore and you will definitely enjoy the album as a whole. My gripe lies purely on the fact that INDUCTION mirrors what others have already done, presenting their own version of something very familiar. From my point of view, the band is still searching for their true identity, so what remains to be seen is if they have found it with this release. The good part is that during this process they deliver great songs that fans of the genre will most likely enjoy. From my perspective, while it is not the breakthrough moment I wanted from them, I had and still have a great time with “Love Kills”.

75/100

Pavlos Pavlakis

100: Godsent

90s: Excellent

80s: Very good

70s: Good

60s: Enjoyable

50s: Uninspired

40s: Bad

0s -30s: Unlistenable