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Trollheart · 10-19-2015, 08:47 AM

Metal Massacre III, released in 1983

Track one: “Aggressive protector” (Slayer)

Yeah, about that: Come on, everyone knows Slayer. And if you don't, then check out my review of their studio discography from last year's Metal Month.

The track: Again, it's well known as one of Slayer's first, found as a bonus track on their debut EP, Haunting the Chapel, 1984

So where are they now? Other than losing Jeff Hanneman to cirrhosis of the liver, Slayer are still one of the loudest, fastest and aggressive metal bands in the world. They recently released their twelfth album.

Track two: “Riding in thunder” (Bitch)

Yeah, about that: See volume I

The track: It's ok. Plods a little, hasn't got the same energy as “Live for the whip” on the first volume. Vocals are a little weaker.

So where are they now? Again, see volume I

Track three: “Tyrant” (Armageddon)

Yeah, about that: Another band who chose a nmae used by many other bands, some of which are American, so it's virtually impossible for me to find out any information about them, as all the bands bearing that name that I've come across have been, well, not this band.

The track: This has a lot of promise. Big slow blues-style grinder, with a hint of doom metal in it, and the vocalist is well suited to that sort of metal, mostly snarling the words out. Gorgeous little bassline there near the end, leading a smoking blues break to fade.

So where are they now? Could not tell you.

Track four: “Piranhas” (Medusa)

Yeah, about that: California band, chose another name that has been well used, even by a British NWOBHM band, which confused me at first. Released one EP and one demo.

The track: Short, fast and unremarkable. Meh.

So where are they now? Just a guess, but I expect they went their separate ways after failing to achieve fame and fortune.

Track five: “Bite the knife” (Test Pattern)

Yeah, about that: No information of any kind I'm afraid

The track: Now this is just brilliant! Old school, no-nonsense, heads down metal with a killer guitar solo. Sweet.

So where are they now? Probably disbanded, though I can't say for certain

Track six: “Blitzkrieg” (Black Widow)

Yeah, about that: Oddly, I thought I knew (of) this band, but there is nothing on them, other than a much later band called Black Widow USA, who are definitely not these guys.

The track: Powerful guitar assault in the Maiden/Helloween vein, seems to be an instrumental. Only the second we've had in this series so far.

So where are they now? Shrug.

Track seven: “Mrs Victoria” (Warlord)

Yeah, about that: See volume II

The track: Much better than the other track. Very progressive, has a great melody, strong vocals and some really nice keys. Crazy ending.

So where are they now? See volume II

Track eight: “Let's go all the way” (Virgin Steele)

Yeah, about that: Everyone knows who Virgin Steele are, right?

The track: Slightly retitled for the Guardians of the Flame album to “Go all the way”.

So where are they now? Still churning out superior power metal albums, with their thirteenth out this year.

Track nine: “Fire and wind” (Sexist)

Yeah, about that: Although not too much is known of them, they do seem to have had both Jake E. Lee and future GNR axeman Gilby Clarke in their ranks. Only released one demo but oddly this was not on it.

The track: Not bad at all. Some nice vocal harmonies, good heavy feel without being blisteringly fast or too aggressive. Twin guitars work well.

So where are they now? Changed their name to Letchen Grey, released one EP in 1986 and promptly buggered off.

Track ten: “Hell bent” (Znowhite)

Yeah, about that: The band who did so little to impress me last year on the “Don't listen to that --- listen to this!” section. In seven years together they only managed one solitary album before splitting up and becoming various other bands.

The track: The shortest track on any of the compilations so far, at one minute and forty-nine seconds. Also the fastest (yeah, even allowing for Slayer!); almost punk, as I think I remarked last year about their album.

So where are they now? Looks like they split up after their one album in 1987.

Track eleven: “The kid” (Marauder)

Yeah, about that: Nothing I can tell you really.

The track: Bit basic really, nothing special.

So where are they now? Dunno.

Track twelve: “Fist and chain” (La Mort)

Yeah, about that: Again, no information.

The track: It's all right. Powerful but nothing to write home about.

So where are they now? As a band? Gotta say, dead. Sorry.

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Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	Metal Massacre III, released in 1983 Track one: “Aggressive protector” (Slayer) Yeah, about that: Come on, everyone knows Slayer. And if you don't, then check out my review of their studio discography from last year's Metal Month. The track: Again, it's well known as one of Slayer's first, found as a bonus track on their debut EP, Haunting the Chapel, 1984 So where are they now? Other than losing Jeff Hanneman to cirrhosis of the liver, Slayer are still one of the loudest, fastest and aggressive metal bands in the world. They recently released their twelfth album. Track two: “Riding in thunder” (Bitch) Yeah, about that: See volume I The track: It's ok. Plods a little, hasn't got the same energy as “Live for the whip” on the first volume. Vocals are a little weaker. So where are they now? Again, see volume I Track three: “Tyrant” (Armageddon) Yeah, about that: Another band who chose a nmae used by many other bands, some of which are American, so it's virtually impossible for me to find out any information about them, as all the bands bearing that name that I've come across have been, well, not this band. The track: This has a lot of promise. Big slow blues-style grinder, with a hint of doom metal in it, and the vocalist is well suited to that sort of metal, mostly snarling the words out. Gorgeous little bassline there near the end, leading a smoking blues break to fade. So where are they now? Could not tell you. Track four: “Piranhas” (Medusa) Yeah, about that: California band, chose another name that has been well used, even by a British NWOBHM band, which confused me at first. Released one EP and one demo. The track: Short, fast and unremarkable. Meh. So where are they now? Just a guess, but I expect they went their separate ways after failing to achieve fame and fortune. Track five: “Bite the knife” (Test Pattern) Yeah, about that: No information of any kind I'm afraid The track: Now this is just brilliant! Old school, no-nonsense, heads down metal with a killer guitar solo. Sweet. So where are they now? Probably disbanded, though I can't say for certain Track six: “Blitzkrieg” (Black Widow) Yeah, about that: Oddly, I thought I knew (of) this band, but there is nothing on them, other than a much later band called Black Widow USA, who are definitely not these guys. The track: Powerful guitar assault in the Maiden/Helloween vein, seems to be an instrumental. Only the second we've had in this series so far. So where are they now? Shrug. Track seven: “Mrs Victoria” (Warlord) Yeah, about that: See volume II The track: Much better than the other track. Very progressive, has a great melody, strong vocals and some really nice keys. Crazy ending. So where are they now? See volume II Track eight: “Let's go all the way” (Virgin Steele) Yeah, about that: Everyone knows who Virgin Steele are, right? The track: Slightly retitled for the Guardians of the Flame album to “Go all the way”. So where are they now? Still churning out superior power metal albums, with their thirteenth out this year. Track nine: “Fire and wind” (Sexist) Yeah, about that: Although not too much is known of them, they do seem to have had both Jake E. Lee and future GNR axeman Gilby Clarke in their ranks. Only released one demo but oddly this was not on it. The track: Not bad at all. Some nice vocal harmonies, good heavy feel without being blisteringly fast or too aggressive. Twin guitars work well. So where are they now? Changed their name to Letchen Grey, released one EP in 1986 and promptly buggered off. Track ten: “Hell bent” (Znowhite) Yeah, about that: The band who did so little to impress me last year on the “Don't listen to that --- listen to this!” section. In seven years together they only managed one solitary album before splitting up and becoming various other bands. The track: The shortest track on any of the compilations so far, at one minute and forty-nine seconds. Also the fastest (yeah, even allowing for Slayer!); almost punk, as I think I remarked last year about their album. So where are they now? Looks like they split up after their one album in 1987. Track eleven: “The kid” (Marauder) Yeah, about that: Nothing I can tell you really. The track: Bit basic really, nothing special. So where are they now? Dunno. Track twelve: “Fist and chain” (La Mort) Yeah, about that: Again, no information. The track: It's all right. Powerful but nothing to write home about. So where are they now? As a band? Gotta say, dead. Sorry. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018 Last edited by Trollheart; 10-21-2015 at 01:42 PM.