Ded Engine - Hot Shot (1985)

Well, at times I think this sounds a little...just a little, bit like a mix of Ozzy meets Kiss. Maybe it's the pompous strut of vocalist Scott and searingly hot guitars which accompany his velvet tone. There's a bit of Fastway too and everything that's revved up metal to be honest, the title cut is a minor classic as is 'Young Hot' and frothing wildebeest ramble of 'Rabid'. Some cool riffs on offer, a few doom-laden lumps of metal too all mixed with a Kiss-type groove that makes this easy on the ear. Hits all the right spots and smokes as much...

7/10