Samson - Head on (1980)
Samson feature the talents of Bruce Dickinson who would of course become Iron Maiden's chief crooner. Don't expect the same high voltage metal here, despite the very cool cover - instead you'll hear a melodic, new wave type of melodic metal which boasts the enigmatic mysterio Thunderstick on drums. 'Head On' will certainly please any metal head who gets their rocks off to the likes of Saxon, Deep Purple, Thin Lizzy, early Priest etc.
'Thunderburst' is co-written by a certain S. Harris (!), and with steam roller cuts such as 'Hard Times', 'Take It Like A Man' and 'Hammerhead', one will find this record quite a hefty jaunt - featuring some suave guitar work courtesy of Paul Samson. 'Head On' has a distinctive late '70s feel to it and despite being a cult act Mr Dickinson (lmown here as Bruce Bruce) would flee the nest of Samson for greater heights.
6/10
Samson feature the talents of Bruce Dickinson who would of course become Iron Maiden's chief crooner. Don't expect the same high voltage metal here, despite the very cool cover - instead you'll hear a melodic, new wave type of melodic metal which boasts the enigmatic mysterio Thunderstick on drums. 'Head On' will certainly please any metal head who gets their rocks off to the likes of Saxon, Deep Purple, Thin Lizzy, early Priest etc. 
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