Breezy's Top 15 Of 2014!! Pt.2

Here is the next collection of great music from the past year! Some lesser know acts, but awesome nonetheless. Still trying to wrap up by New Years Day :)

#11. Bullet - Storm Of Blades

One of my fave bands from the past few years.  Unashamedly classic, unabashedly retro, and yet still fresh and new.  Bullet's past three records have all been fantastic, and have been on previous year end lists of mine. Storm Of Blades continues in their tradition of classic metal riffs and AC/DC-esque stompers. Hell Hofer's vocals lead the way again.  Tracks like Tornado, Hawk Eyes (do I hear Anvil?) and the title track will surely satisfy any fan of good old fashioned hard rock and metal. All held together with the amazing twin leads of Hampus Klang and Alexander Lyrbo, Storm Of Blades grabs you balls and doesn't let go.  Do you like AC/DC? Accept? Krokus?  Go get this record.

10. The Treatment - Running With the Dogs

The Treatment are a band that should be ruling the rock world.  Yeah, they're that good.  Young and cocky, and can write a great tune.  One of those bands that if they had come out in the mid 80's, they would have been massive.  Their last record, This Might Hurt kicked my butt, and this one continues the tradition.  Loads of overdriven guitar riffs and straight up drums recall classic AC/DC and Aerosmith.  If you don't like lead off track I Bleed Rock and Roll, you may as well stop listening to rock music. A true classic.  I've noticed a bit of a change in image over the past few years, but whatever. Keep the tunes coming.  These dudes were good enough for KISS and Motley to take them out on tour a while back.  Keep it up boys!

9. Skull Fist - Chasing The Dream

Canadian metal gods came back this year with the mighty Chasing The Dream.  Following in the wake of Head Of The Pack, Skull Fist has recorded another great record. Like Bullet, these guys keep things pretty true and make no apologies for their love of classic metal and hard rock.  They brilliantly combine the melodies of Dokken and Black n' Blue with the speed of classic thrash.  Zach Slaughter (wasn't it Jackie?) is a guitar god in waiting.  His solos are always the highlight of a Skull Fist record.  Bad For Good shows their melodic side, Call Of The Wild is pure NWOBHM, and Hour To Live shows them at their speediest.  One of Canada's hidden treasures.  I love that they stick to their guns and keep it real.  Bring on the next one!

See you all soon with my next batch of fave records from 2014!  Until next time...