On this, the band's second disc for Metal Blade, Brainstorm fits nicely in the mold of latter-day German power metallers, offering solid riffs, good production, and excellent vocals, taking the torch handed off by the likes of early Fate's Warning and Sanctuary. Unfortunately, Metus Mortis lacks a spark to differentiate the band from their peers, relegating the group as an extremely competent one who should content themselves to preach to the converted. ~ Brian O'Neill