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This follow up took a long time – 32 years to be precise. The first album, Rough Justice, had Karl Swan on vocals who would later join Lion with Doug Aldrich. They went all out with this album, and got Chris Tsangarides to produce and oversee the project. The only original member left is bass player Kevin “Skids” Riddles, also from the original Angel Witch album. This is released on High Roller Records, who specialize in old school metal records from bands that didn’t quite make it.

It’s not a bad album and sounds very NWOBHM. There are some great ideas like Reap The Whirlwind, which slows things down and has a great dynamic. Midnight Sun is quite a surprise as it’s mostly acoustic, with a vocal very reminiscent of Bruce Dickinson. Billy Who is a whole bunch of fun and quite frenetic with some great guitar. My favourite track is One Last Detail, which has a great riff and groove and reminds me a bit of Budgie.

I know I say this a lot, but if this album had come out 40 years ago it would have sold bunches – but hey ho!

8/10 from The Grooveman.

A very interesting little band from the latter period of NWOBHM. This album originally came out in ’85 just after the band had split up. Brainchild of ex-Angel Witch bassist Kevin Skids Riddles, and had Steve Gibbs on guitar. On vocals was Kal Swan who would disappear to LA and team up with Doug Aldrich to form Lion. The drummer on the album was ex-Judas Priest drummer, Les Binks.

The metal takes a back seat as the emphasis is on the melody and songs with taking advantage of Swan’s great voice. It all sounds a bit dated listening back today, but songs like Blind Men & Fools, Rude Awakening, and The Watcher are really good songs. My favourite track is Ballad of Edward Case, which is a great up-tempo rocker. A worthy addition to collectors of NWOBHM.

8/10 from The Grooveman.