BURNING POINT – Arsonist Of The Soul

Power Metal On Fire

After 20 years, multiple lineup changes and 7 studio albums, Finnish power metallers Burning Point are back with a new singer and a new album titled Arsonist of the Soul. Founding guitarist/songwriter Pete Ahonen has re-tooled the band with singer Luca Sturniolo, guitarist Pekka Kolivuori (ex-Agnus Dei, ex-Diesel Bunny), bassist Jarkko Poussu (ex-Dragon, ex-A.R.G), Tuomas Jaatinen (Dark Flood, Menial) on drums, and Matti Halonen (Mournful Lines) on keyboards.

Bringing The Heat

Arsonist of the Soul shows us that band leader Pete Ahonen has not only great songwriting skills, but an ear for great talent, delivering an even heavier, catchier album than 2016’s The Blaze. The album was recorded at Helgate Studio, and produced and mastered by Juanne Huotari who has done a great job at getting a classic Power Metal sound, while keeping it modern. Weighing it at just under 50 minutes, the 12 songs are an easy listen with such great melodies, killer guitarwork and a tight rhythm section all coming together to make a super release.

Final Notes

Burning Point is one of those bands that seem to have a knack for getting better over time, as each album seems to top the last. Arsonist of the Soul continues in this trend, and has a lot to offer the fans of not just Power Metal, but Melodic Metal as well. Overall, a worthy addition to your Heavy Metal collection, and a band to keep an eye (and ear) on. Support the bands you love by buying the content.

Lineup

Luca Sturniolo – vocals
Pete Ahonen – guitars
Pekka Kolivuori – guitars
Jarkko Poussu – bass
Tuomas Jaatinen – drums
Matti Halonen – keyboards

Arsonist Of The Soul- Tracklist

01 – Blast In The Past
02 – Rules The Universe
03 – Out Of Control (Savage Animals)
04 – Persona Non Grata
05 – Arsonist Of The Soul
06 – Hit The Night
07 – Running In The Darkness
08 – Calling
09 – Off The Radar
10 – Fire With Fire
11 – Will I Rise With The Sun
12 – Eternal Life