STORMTROOPERS OF DEATH – Deadly Nightmare Bernard Doe Metal Forces, Issue 15 (1985) S.O.D. with Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) One of the most surprising bands to appear in ’85 was Stormtroopers Of Death. S.O.D. (as they’re better known) was the brainchild of Anthrax’s guitarist Scott Ian and drummer Charlie Benante, with an intention of being […]

DESTRUCTOR – Metal Overdose Bernard Doe Metal Forces, Issue 15 (1985) Destructor (l-r): Matt Flammable, Dave Overkill, Dave Holocaust and Pat Rabid One of the most promising demos for me of the past 12 months has been the Smash Your Skulls With Power cassette from Cleveland, Ohio’s Destructor. Not that the production was anything to […]

KIX – Are For Kids Dave Shaw Metal Forces, Issue 15 (1985) Kix (l-r): Donnie Purnell, Jimmy Chalfant, Steve Whiteman, Ronnie Younkins and Brian Forsythe 1985 hasn’t really been a good year for classic releases; maybe five or so LPs stand out in my mind, including Icon, Illusion, Aerosmith and Kix. Those who read my […]

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MAXX WARRIOR – Maxximum Metal!! Dave Reynolds Metal Forces, Issue 15 (1985) Maxx Warrior (l-r): Scott Atkins, Alton Eddins, Carl Snare, Billy Dorey and Perry Richardson So where does a trip begin? For me, it began with an overdose of metallic mayhem from the latest hot to trot American metal act to emerge with freshly […]

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