This is the second album from Doctor Smoke, an occult metal/rock band from the US.
Doctor Smoke combine metal and rock influences into 43 minutes of infectious material. The songs boast a relatively good range of stylistic influences, while still retaining a holistic feel and good flow to the album; the tracks all share largely the same template, but one that’s made up a few different details and nuances. Continue reading “Doctor Smoke – Dreamers and the Dead (Review)”
This is the third album from Lucifer’s Hammer, a heavy metal band from Chile.
The Trip contains 32 minutes of traditional heavy metal. Continue reading “Lucifer’s Hammer – The Trip (Review)”
Chilean band Lucifer’s Hammer have released this EP/Demo full of Traditional/Classic Heavy Metal.
First thing I want to note is the excellent cover – simple and effective. Love it.
As for the music? One could almost apply the same terms to it. This is resolutely Old-School Classic Heavy Metal, taking cues from Iron Maiden and Judas Priest.
For a demo the sound is not that bad, although they could certainly benefit from a slightly better recording. The songs work however, regardless of this.
Each track is straightforward and has enough catch and hook to be enjoyable. The vocalist sings with gusto and appears to have gotten the Old-School Metal attitude and harmonies exactly right. He lives up to the images of his idols well, as do the band as a whole.
It will be interesting to see how they develop when they eventually put out a full length album. Time to keep an eye on this band I feel.
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