RAZORArmed And Dangerous Voice (1984)Rating: 8/10 Razor are another in the new breed of Canadian metal acts that are currently keeping the Maple Leaf mayhem flag flying high. This four-piece from Guelph, Ontario play hard and furious power metal, which in the main has all the power and controlled speed technique of fellow countrymen Exciter; […]

MALTESE FALCONMetal Rush Roadrunner (1984)Rating: 8/10 Maltese Falcon are a band we first tipped for great things back in issue one of Metal Forces. Now they release their first vinyl offering and continue to develop on the promise shown with those early demo tapes. This Danish quintet deliver their metal hard and heavy, avoiding the […]

SLAYER – Killer Instinct K.J. Doughton Metal Forces, Issue 6 (1984) Slayer (l-r): Kerry King, Dave Lombardo, Jeff Hanneman and Tom Araya Pic: Lowell Katz Because of the groundbreaking success granted to Metallica after the release of their Kill ’Em All opus, a swill of imitators have hastily invaded the ‘death metal’ spectrum made fashionable […]

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STRYPER – Defenders Of The Faith Dave Reynolds Metal Forces, Issue 6 (1984) Stryper (l-r): Robert Sweet, Michael Sweet (seated), Tim Gaines and Oz Fox “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and by his stripes we are healed.” – Isaiah […]