This is where it all started for Demon. This their first album which came out in ’81, prime NWOBHM time. Although, with the release of The Plague in ’83 the band would explore a more progressive sound.
As with label mates Saxon, the emphasis is on crunch with melody as they both had big hooks and choruses mixed with the heavy. Demon also had an eye on the imagery as well. The cover has an evil almost satanic look, as the devil has all the good tunes. Well, it worked for Sabbath.
Favourite track is Into The Nightmare. It’s everything I mentioned already. An insanely catchy chorus, with the right amount of crunch. Side 2 does fade away slightly as the material is not as strong with a more 70’s feel, and the production is a bit flat.
The is album is very of it’s time, which is cool as I have a huge nostalgia feel for this period.
7/10 from The Grooveman.
