REVIEW: HEAVY LOAD, Death Or Glory (1982)

 

HEAVY LOAD, Death Or Glory (1982)

Thunderload Records

Επικές μάχες στο υπερβόρειο τοπίο....

Οι Σουηδοί αυτοί, έχουν αποκτήσει δίκαια το cult πρόσημο τους. Τα αδέρφια Styrbjörn Wahlquist και Ragne Wahlquist ήταν οι κινητήριοι άξονες του συγκεκριμένου σχήματος, κι είναι ο ορισμός του Do it yourself.  Εδώ, το δεύτερο πλήρες άλμπουμ τους, το πρώτο ίσως που τους έκανε γνωστούς στο ευρύ κοινό. Δισκογραφικά ξεκίνησαν με το  κινούμενο σε hard rock πεδία Full Speed at High Level (1978) και  ύστερα με το Ε.Ρ. Metal Conquest (1981) μπήκαν στα χωράφια του NWOBHM, που τότε ήταν στην ακμή του. Η κοματαρες Heavy Metal Angels (In Metal And Leather), Bleeding Streets, The Guitar Is My Sword, Traveller, Daybreak Ecstasy εδρεύουν μέσα σ' αυτό .

English Text:

These Swedes have rightfully earned their cult status. The dynamic duo of Styrbjörn Wahlquist and Ragne Wahlquist served as the driving forces behind this remarkable musical venture, embodying the true essence of the Do It Yourself ethos. This album, their second full-length release, stands out as the catalyst that brought them into the spotlight of the broader audience.

Their discographic journey began with a spirited exploration of hard rock landscapes in "Full Speed at High Level" (1978). Subsequently, they delved into the burgeoning scene of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) with the EP "Metal Conquest" (1981). It was during this period that the genre was experiencing its zenith.

Highlighted by powerful tracks such as "Heavy Metal Angels (In Metal And Leather)," "Bleeding Streets," "The Guitar Is My Sword," "Traveller," and "Daybreak Ecstasy," this album serves as a testament to their musical prowess and enduring influence.

Τάκης "Ε-Μortal One" Γιώτης