Megahera Back To The '80s Review
Megahera
Back To The '80s
Witches Brew
2025
There are certain records that don’t just land in your lap, they come crashing through your speakers like a neon-drenched time machine. Megahera’s “Back to the 80’s” is one of those albums. The title says it all, but the music goes beyond mere nostalgia. It’s not cosplay Rock, it’s a loving tribute soaked in fire and armed with the kind of hooks, riffs, and attitude that would have absolutely held its own on the Sunset Strip back in the day.
From the first track onward, Megahera makes it crystal clear they aren’t dabbling in the 80’s, they’re living it. The guitars are razor-sharp and melodic, drenched in that familiar tone that sits perfectly between Glam and Heavy Metal. The choruses are massive, arena-ready chants that practically demand fists in the air. And let’s not forget the solos, they rip through the mix with the kind of precision that lets you know this band isn’t just playing dress-up.
What really makes this album work is the balance. It’s not just glitter and flash. There’s thunder in the rhythm section, and a sense of fun in the lyrical content, while the guitar gymnastics are insane. The only thing that’s off-putting is the consistent use of auto-tune on the vocals – its way overcooked vocally. I’d prefer to hear the true vocals no matter how poor. The auto-tune vocals might turn some people off, then again it might not, it’s up to you.
“Back to the 80’s” isn’t about reinventing the wheel. It’s about burning rubber off said wheel and bringing back familiar formulas and moments that we lived for when we were kids. For anyone who grew up in the golden age of Metal and Hard Rock, this record is a reminder of who we are and where we come from. For newcomers, it’s a crash course in how big, bold, and unapologetically fun Rock n’ Roll can be.
Stand outs – “Back to the 80’s”, “Tommyknockers” and “Rock Heroes”.