Diamond Head - The Best Of

Because Steve is my boy.

Diamond Head are a pretty legendary NWOBHM band, mainly due to the fact that Metallica covered half their discography. However, they deserve all that praise even without the publicity, as they were a big influence to several bands in the early 80's. Power metal in particular owes a lot to this band. This Best Of album is a selection from their first three albums, ranging from typical rockers to proto-power epics. It's kind of hit-and-miss, but when it hits, it's fucking dead-on awesome. Especially if you're a fan of NWOBHM. What really makes this album, though, is the solos. Brian Tatler is just a fucking classy guitarist, and knows how to write flashy solos that don't descend into wankery. Sean Tatler's vocals are solid and go well with the music, and the rest of the band puts in a good performance. I've thrown in "The Prince" as a bonus track, but it has a slightly different production due to being from a different compilation. If that bugs you, go ahead and delete it (though it's one of their better songs). Enjoy.

The Best Of (Half Moon Records) (1999)

Lääz Rockit - Know Your Enemy

Lääz Rockit is a mildly well-known power/thrash band from California, having made their mark on metal with a string of incredibly catchy albums in the 80's. Despite having some very memorable vocal lines, the band also has some excellent riffs, and will keep you interested the whole time. Just because it's catchy doesn't mean it's radio-friendly. This is arguably their best album, but any of them are worth getting.

Know Your Enemy (1987)

Icarus Witch - Songs for the Lost

I haven't had a chance to really listen to it closely, having just bought it tonight. However, I can comfortably say that it is just as good as the debut album. If you liked Icarus Witch already, this one won't disappoint you. SEE THEM LIVE!

Songs for the Lost (2007)