Stainless Steel - In Your Back (1985)

More obscure German metal - this gem reminds me of Judas Priest in every sense, the way it drives hard at quite a pace and offers us such anthems as 'H.M. Bomber' featuring some fantastic guitar work from Muller and Barton, whilst Ralf Scholz vocals are very much in that Rob Halford vein. There is a strong under-produced feel to this which gives it its charm, but you can't go wrong witht he formidable 'Angel of Death' and super charger that is 'Hell On Earth.' There's something very aggressive about the whole record, rarely does it drops its pace, and whilst it does nothing to stand out from the crowd it's simply another of those long lost metal abums that, should you be able to pick a copy up, will provide at least half an hours entertainment on a dark and stormy night.
7/10