In underground- and insider-circles BREAKER already are legend (even though they only have this one longplayer to offer), but a wider audience never really got into the band. Maybe because they never were interested in any trends, but continued their path with a consequence that almost bordered on stubbornness. Unfortunately the band split in 1991 and all hopes for a follow-up to this masterpiece were mercilessly shattered. Just for the re-release of "Get Tough", BREAKER reformed and performed a gig at this year's "Wacken Open Air" that was worthy of their status. Time will tell, what may follow...

Well, what should I write about "Get Tough" that every Metalian should have in his collection already? OK, I have a knack for getting too euphoric sometimes, but this time it is really opportune to contact "Rising Sun Mailorder" as soon as possible (as far as I know, there are some CDs still in stock) and get this piece of ultra-great US-Power Metal before this edition, which already is coming to a close, isn't available anymore.

You'll get ten immortal classics, which ooze brilliant and powerful riffs. All songs are very guitar-oriented and melodic, and add to that the original and variable vocals of Jim Hamar. Just listen to the highlight "10 Seconds In" and you'll agree that this piece alone is reason enough to buy this CD.

Unfortunately the bonus-CD "Get Toughter" with demo-tracks, single- and varied sampler-songs and live-pieces cannot satisfy completely (there are some really dry songs on it - "All Or Nothing" is really sub-zero), but still contains enough material worth listening to, like the uncompromising "Standing In The Light" or "Still Life", which would have deserved to be on "Get Tough", too. I for my part am more than glad to be able to put my vinyl-"Get Tough" into my shrine now.

Who doesn't get this gem of US-Metal may not wonder, if he's getting only getting derisive comments anymore. Anything else but 10 points would be a scandal!