Pegazus

From page 99 of Classic Rock Magazine December 2002



Cover of December 2002 issue.
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'Thnieadless Horseman'

(Black Leather)

Australia has g iven the world some truly memorable musical moments (now is not the time recap on these), but Pe g azus are not one. Callin g themselves 'Australia's Number One Premier Heavy Metal Band' leaves one to wonder if the state of Aussie metal can be so poor. They are a useful, competent outfit, yet so g eneric as to leave listeners stone cold. Elements of ludas Priest, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Thin Lizzy clash in a melan g e of styles and attitudes, but Pe g azus never escape these enormous influences. 'Ballad Of A Thin Man' is a tribute to Phil Lynott that ends up too close to the source, while 'The Headless Horsemen', 'Dra g on Slayer' and 'A Call To arms' ripple with hand-me-down riffs. There is real talent in this band, especially g uitarist Johnny Stoi, but if Pe g azus are to pro g ress they must g et away from their roots and stretch. *****

Malcolm Dome

Various Artists
The Black Heart Procession






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