Scanner - Hypertrace

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8.3 | 80 votes |
Band
Scanner
Style
Power metal
Release date
1988
Owners
67 have it
5 want it
Tracklist
01. Warp 7
02. Terrion
03. Locked Out
04. Across The Universe
05. R.M.U.
06. Grapes Of Fear
07. Retaliation Positive
08. Killing Fields
09. Wizard Force [bonus]
10. Galactos [japanese bonus]
Staff review by
omne metallum
Rating:
8.8
Rating:
8.8
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published 19.03.2023 | Comments ( 3 )
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No False Steele
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30.12.2015 - 03:17
Rating: 9
No False Steele
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This is a great album, that seems like very overlooked as well. Most of these songs are simply amazing and it's easy to listen to them again and again. I find myself listening to "Warp 7", "Across The Universe" and "Killing Fields" the most, but there's other great songs as well, and no obvious fillers. If Gamma Ray heard this album, I bet they wished to have had it released by themselves
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05.07.2016 - 22:06
Rating: 9

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Warp 7 and Grapes Of Fear are instant speed metal classics! That solo in Grapes of Fear is some intense stuff. Love how you can hear some great singing by Ralf Scheepers in the chorus in Locked Out, awesome. No fillers, all winners!
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24.09.2021 - 14:54

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Listening right now after a really long time, forgot how good this was.
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06.10.2023 - 18:54
nightbreaker33
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It is a very good album! Although the 2nd side is kind of weak IMO. I have listened to this CD 3-4 times and still don't love it. I like it, I think it is a significant record but for me it doesn't get 10/10
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06.10.2025 - 14:29
Rating: 9

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Across the Universe is sooooo good!

I prefer Terminal Earth a bit more but yes this a great record. In a way very special and sadly overlooked band. They still play small shows.

Faves: Warp 7, Terrion, Across The Universe, R.M.U., Grapes Of Fear and Killing Fields (what an ending!)
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15.01.2026 - 22:09
Rating: 10

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Easily one of the best power metal albums of all time. Hearing this and Keepers (yes it’s that good) ruined the listening experience of so many albums that came after.
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