Fistful of Metal

Fistful of MetalAnthrax's lineup had not yet solidified when they recorded their debut album, and neither had their style. Fans of the group's peak period material are likely to find Fistful of Metal off putting, as the band sounds more like a Judas Priest knockoff with rather silly, stereotypical heavy metal lyrics than the thrash innovators they would become. Bassist Dan Lilker, who subsequently left to form Nuclear Assault, is present for this album, while

these fellas still manage to hold you in their sweaty palms

a clear emphasis was placed on forming a safe musical space where creative impulses were encouraged and all perceived musical boundaries were eroded

While Van McCoy may not have invented the dance that was associated with the song

released by English independent label Dirty Hit on 9 August 2024

is a new mixtape featuring entirely new songs that explore Curry's roots and influences from Southern hip-hop

The vinyl deluxe package includes an OBI strip

Album opener "Spellbound

and in the midst of another close family member’s illness

The session is built up of two original works by Mankunku on the A-side

" it plays like the guys were the ruffled house band for a prom

Hozier (Andrew Hozier-Byrne) draws on the soul and R&B of Jackie Wilson and runs it through the mystery white-boy filter of Jeff Buckley

violent lyrics