This years list has quite a few bands that are new, or are new to me. This band is both. Next up is from a Canadian act, and their first full length. #10 - Skull Fist - Head Of The Pack.
Formed in 2006, in Toronto, Skull Fist are part of the New Wave Of Tradtional Metal, that seems to be producing some great music from Canada. Along with Cauldron, Striker, and a few others, there are some great traditional sounds coming from our home country.
Judging from some of the song titles on the album, and the band name, there may be some collective groaning, but these guys are the real deal, and their album proves their love of all things heavy metal. Frontman/Vocalist/Guitarist Jackie Slaughter is a brilliant player along with his partner Jonny Nesta (guitarists take note), and should carry this band to higher levels of greatness. Plus, ANY band that does a Tokyo Blade cover...well enough said!
Their Facebook page carries the description "Seriously Serious Heavy Metal Dudes Fighting the World for the Greater Good of Rock!" Sounds like a band I can get into!
I can't really pin who Skull Fist sound like (which is a good thing), but think early 80's metal, NWOBHM, and a dash of Kill 'em All era Metallica, and you get the idea. I don't know what it is with great Canadian vocalists, and the high register (Geddy Lee, Rik Emmett, Russ Dwarf ,Sebastian Bach), but add Jackie Slaughter to that list as well. Great voice.
I don't think I have a fave tune on the record, but the title track, Commanding The Night, and the mid paced Commit To Rock are standouts. I've said it before, I'm really happy that their are newer ,younger bands who did not grow up in the glory days of Metal, but continue to carry the flag high and respect it. Not to mention doing a kick ass job themselves! The Gods are proud. Here's to the new breed.
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