Sunday 14 June 2009

Warhead - Speedway (1984)


Belgian metal that deserves to be noted. Cool cover art reminds me of Grim Reaper's 'Sell You In Hell', but instead Death perches upon a motorbike. Thankfully the sleeve is represented by the searing content of the record which is blazing thrash metal. Vocally the guy's a bit of a warbler on those more reaching notes, but the density of the music due to under-production gives it that cool quality that kids craved back in the 80s. A chug here, a plod there, 'Kill The Witch' begins with a rumbling drum and fizzing guitar, 'Devil's Child' approaches like a prowling predator.


A good record, even if it lacks the bite of some of the more obscure records of the time, but worth checking out.I'm sure the cover will look good in any vinyl collection..


6.5/10

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