MAVERICK-Maverick (2005): these guys from Hokkaido (Japan) are very good. You may have difficulties in findig this album elsewhere, so get it while is up. They not only play a tough and interesting metal, but the singer is one of the best and more interesting voices I happened to listen to here in Japan. Believe me or die! I really whish they could play more around here and possibly give us another album soon.
HEXEN-State of Insurgency (2008): no better label could fit these dudes from US than "melodic thrash metal". They perfectly suit Cpt. needs: rough power, traditional thrash vocal, clearly melodic lines within a typical thrash structure and sound. Love at first listen.
CLOVEN HOOF-Eye of the Sun (2008): N.W.O.B.H.M turned into power/heavy metal. Dudes from UK... so a bit different musical thread. I read not properly exaltating reviews of this last album. Yet I like it quit a bit. Neat sound, catchy riffs & melodies (sometimes close to Pink Cream 69, etc.), choruses and lovely screamy vocal parts, rythm changes. Groovy.
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