Irish heavy-metallers Glyder are a throwback to the pre-grunge, pre-poodle era of traditional down-and-dirty heavy rock. They return with Playground for Life, mixed by Chris Tsangarides (Thin Lizzy, Black Sabbath, Ozzy), which packs a towering rock ’n’ roll punch and boasts some cracking guitar work. Having won notoriety abroad – Playground For Life was named album of the month in Rock Hard Magazine in France – and a few fans and at home, the quality of songwriting on Playground for Life makes it stand out from the masses of stadium rockers.

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