German rockers MOTORJESUS are back with new album “Streets of Fire”, where they’re pushing their engines to the limit taking their signature ‘High Octane Heavy Rock’ as they say, to an even more explosive level. With the tank full of gasoline, Motorjesus have unleashed 13 new songs, all inspired by the sound of the ’80s. The music of NWoBHM bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest certainly had an impact on Motorjesus’ music, as did the raw power of bands such as Motörhead.
While compared to these iconic bands, MOTORJESUS sound & style are much more modern, in many ways similar to Swedes DYNAZTY. You get the picture; huge polished guitar riffs, soulful vocals, and gritty groove are the main focus on this album. And they punch you in the guts for sure.
“Somewhere from Beyond” is the first song, and it’s a melodic hybrid of hard rock and metal. With a gritty sound and some Iron Maiden references, this song is a treat for headbangers. Next is the uptempo smasher “Back for the War”, before the title track takes over. The album’s name-giver is a roaring ode to hard-rocking music, before Motorjesus shift gears and unveil the next fast-paced blast with “They Don’t Die”.
With the throbbing ‘2.Evil’, the band offers anothe headbanger to enjoy. Fueled by high-octane power, it is a song that maintains the quality level even towards the end of the tracklist. Tracks such as “Holy Overdrive” and the street rocker “City Heat” can easily compete with the material in the first half of the album.
In case you were wondering, there is no ballad on this album. Motorjesus didn’t include a tearjerker on “Streets of Fire” and instead focused on fist-pumping hard rock and metal, combining it with some infectious melodies. This applies to both “The End of the Line” and the anarchic “The Confrontation”, with its punkish attitude, before the dystopian outro “See You Next Doomsday” brings the 50-minute album to a close.
Motorjesus launch with “Streets of Fire” an energetic and street-rebel album that echoes the spirit of hard rock and the power of metal. It is a strong release that fills the room with the smell of gasoline. This rock engine is well-oiled and delivers all its power to the streets.
Highly Recommended
1. Somewhere from Beyond (05:26)
2. Back for the War (03:31)
3. Streets of Fire (04:31)
4. They don't Die (03:23)
5. Return to the Badlands (04:21)
6. New Messiah of Steel (04:25)
7. 2.Evil (03:26)
8. The Driving Force (04:06)
9. Holy Overdrive (03:56)
10. City Heat (03:20)
11. The End of the Line (04:38)
12. The Confrontation (02:53)
13. See you next Doomsday (Outro) (01:51)
Motorjesus – Streets of Fire (2025)
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