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- Shirley Knott
Eraser by U.D.O. from Steelfactory (2018) A great new release from a Godfather of metal. Udo is the original singer of metal pioneers Accept. I prefer the vocals of current Accept singer Mark Tornillo to Udo's high-pitched growl but there's no denying his greatness or the greatness of this new album
Streets of Rage by Monument from Hair of the Dog (2016) Not only do the band sound a lot like Maiden, their original songs are heavily-influenced too. This one in particular reminds me of....
Invaders by Iron Maiden from Number of the Beast (1982) Classic stuff and one of those rare albums where every track is great.
Dead Sea Scrolls by Angel Witch from As Above, So Below (2012) A recent album from an early NWOBHM band. Apparently written and recorded after a 26-year break. Not bad but if you like the sound, their first self-titled album is a classic...
White Witch by Angel Witch from Angel Witch (1980) classic track from said debut album.
Mistress of the Night by Antioch from Antioch II (2015) while in a NWOBHM mood, this band are a more recent band, working very much within the classic metal style.
Urth by Helion Prime from Terror of the Cybernetic Space Monster (2018) Another exciting new release. I'm a fan of HP and have been awaiting this album eagerly. I was initially surprised by the male vocals. I was aware that the original singer had moved on and they'd employed Kayla Dixon (no relation) who did a great job for a short time. Apparently she moved on just before recording started on this album (she has one Helion Prime single to her name). The new male singer does a reasonable job. His wide range, plus guest vocals from Unleash the Archers singer Britney Hayes all helps to keep the classic HP sound. The album is a little bit more progressive, more varied musically and with a SF storyline involving the monster of the album title aka their mascot Saibot. Listen to the first album for something a little more immediately accessible and IMHO a better sound.
Over the Wall by Testament from The Legacy (1987) classic track from vintage 'big 5' (in my opinion) thrashers.
Gods Go First by Omnium Gatherum from The Burning Cold (2018) a slightly incongruous mix of deathy vocals and very melodic music. If you like this sound (and it is a likeable sound), try Kvelertak.
Party Shark Shake by Devil's Teeth from Suki Yaki Hot (2018) A leftfield entry, the rockabilily / surf sound mixed with metal / punk grabbed me.
Deceived by Red Dragon Cartel from Red Dragon Cartel (2013) An antidote to the thrash and weirdness. I've listened to this album a few times over the last few years, not realising that it was a project of Jake E Lee (Ozzy Osbourne band 1983-86). There's a new single out and new album on the way. This one is from the first RDC album.
See you in Hell by Grim Reaper from See you in Hell (1983) that classic tinny Ebony Records sound doesn't matter when the songwriting and music is so good.
Rivers of Dust by Wheel in the Sky from Beyond the Pale (2018) Finishing with something different. Psychedelic / prog rock with a bit of Who thrown in maybe. If you like this, check out this album by Horisont.
That's the list for this week.
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