Banshee always remind me of early Pantera. Same time period, same approach, and same groove. But whereas Pantera changed direction and sound, Banshee (after a brief flourish) disappeared. Also, both bands possessed a killer guitar player.

This is their first EP, containing five songs of mid-eighties metal greatness, that appeared in ‘86. I’m a sucker for a great guitarist and Terry Dunn ticks all the boxes for me. Not only are his solos killer, but his rhythm and riffs are on the money. There are three great tracks out of the five: We Want You, The Stranger, and Cry In The Night. All showcasing what this band are all about.

Who knows why they didn’t make it as they had all the elements. There were two more albums in ‘89 and ‘93, which are both great, then there was nothing until the obligatory nostalgia reunion.

8.5/10 from The Grooveman.