How lucky can one be as in 2006 KISSIN’ DYNAMITE formed as a school band from Germany and have not looked back ever since. That has to be a dream come true but don’t think for one minute these guys had an easy road. From demoing, recording and hitting the pavement and it’s still not easy. I’m sure eating off the dollar menu is a thing of the past for them but even if they have reached a level of success aboard they are still working hard to crack the US market as they are now armed with their new release “Megalomania”.

“DNA” starts things off with a reviving anthem-style track that has huge production. The background vocals send chills down my spine and the power chords surely drive the tune. The synthesizer on this particular song fits well and adds to the body of the music.

“Manic Ball” has a tasteful opening with Hannes’s vocals. The song has that sound that might accompany a Broadway musical but with a Spanish style flare. It’s a very unique tune with some killer guitar work by Jim Mueller and Ande Brown that also has an essences of GUNS N’ ROSES.

Who the hell is going off on drums but none other than the master drum basher Andi Schnitzer. “VIP in Hell” highlights the midsection of Schnitzer and bassist Steffen Haile until dual guitarists Jim Mueller and Ande Brown go off on a tantrum with slashing solos. With the first three songs so far “Megalomania” feels like a concept release and that’s not a bad thing.

“Fire Flies” is a massively dramatic song that will have fans rejoicing. KISSIN’ DYNAMITE has reached a pinnacle in songwriting. This song is perfection; it’s not a heavy tune but a great smooth rock song that has greatness written all over. The track “Deadly” pushes the envelope in that classics heavy rotation mold. Hannes’ vocals have many directional changes as with the music and we have another excellent tune.

“God In You” is so diverse I am not sure I love it or hate it. My first impression was this song sucks then more listening and I love it. It’s heavy and gives way to a musical extravaganza.  Drummer Andi Schnitzer is sure the highlight of the tune. You know drummers never get the props they deserve but Schnitzer is given plenty opportunity on“Megalomania” and he delivers. “Running Free” is another song I was bordering on. I knew it was good but how good and upon repeated listens I now rate it EXCELLENT!

“Legion of The Legendary” is not one of my favorite tunes but it sure does pick things up during the chorus which was the saving grace for the song plus the guitars blaze on this one.

On “The Final Dance” Hannes is outstanding on this broken-hearted love ballad. This one will touch the hearts of many fans so get the tissues handy.

After wiping my eyes it’s back to crunch time with the closing track “Ticket To Paradise” another traditional rock song that will have the fans singing along to.

“Megalomania” is one of those releases that will be kept by your side as you drive the neighbors up the wall because you will be blasting this one!