Stone Sour : House Of Gold & Bones Part 2 review

Corey Taylor’s metallers close the circle on the concept album begun last year, ending the Stephen King-like story of The Human’s battle for his soul.

Like Part 1, it’s more easily accessible than Stone Sour’s earlier output, nodding both to Sabbath and Metallica.

Best played back to back with the first part, but working in isolation too, it rocks like a runaway train one moment then offers a radio-friendly embrace the next.

Best are string-strewn The Conflagration and the hook-laden title track.