METAL CHURCH — Hitman (review)

METAL CHURCH — Hitman album cover Demo · 1982 · US Power Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
2/5 ·
siLLy puPPy
The second of three demos before the 1984 eponymous debut release. HITMAN was released independently and was another all instrumental release on cassette only with three tracks. The title track would go on to be featured on the debut album while the other two wouldn’t. These tracks aren’t as fast and furious as the “Red Skies” but the production has gotten much better although it still lies somewhere between NWOBHM and early proto-thrash. It’s obvious at this point the band is ready for a vocalist and talented enough to hang with the big boyz of the early 80s metal scene. Kurdt Vanderhoof has quite the unique style of lead guitar and the band while clearly influenced by many of the greats holds their own. This one isn’t as satisfying as the debut demo and could really use some vocals at this point. Still though not bad.
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