Salem, Oregon's Saint has been around a long time, stretching back to 1982 and even further under different names. I was aware of their debut, 1986's Time's End, from back in my college radio station days, but couldn't tell you a thing about it past the memorable cover art. Fast forward to 2024 when Saint released their fourteenth studio album, Immortalizer. These guys play punchy traditional heavy metal that carries a hefty dose of their '80s DNA but also has a modern streak, and musically I'm reminded of bands like A Tortured Soul or Tornillo-era Accept. The guitars are nice and crunchy with some slick leads, the vocals are clear but with a lot of grit and the overall sound is very good. The writing is consistent throughout Immortalizer, producing a few foot-tapping anthems like "Salt in the Wound" and "The Congregation," but most of the songs are somewhat generic. I don't think it is a bad album by any means, but I also don't hear much that makes Immortalizer stand out in the crowd. Still, kudos to Saint for soldiering on and keeping their heavy metal flag flying all these years.