Thor - Unchained (1983)

Something very corny about this record - has a strong New Wave of British Heavy Metal feel, coupled with the cheesy descriptive opera of Meat Loaf in that warrior vocal. Thor is part muscle, part metal warrior boasting typical cheese-ridden warbling over those pretty tepid metal guitars. This is a six track EP that screams from its cover as if its some epic brand of metal, but these Canadian's never really get off the ground despite the macho stance. The title track is ruined by the corny vocals and 'Rock The City' plods in on those lukewarm guitars and harmless drums. Prety mediocre for its time considering the amount of other bands doing this sort of thing. If you want macho metal I suggest you rely on Manowar although if you rerally want your arse kicked then just stick to Manilla Road, Kick Axe and the like. Even so, Thor endears itself because it's so flat. 'Lazer Eyes' is just a dull, pop-edged, and out tune rocker and I'm boring myself here...hard to believe this guy is still going strong! 5/10