A band that I like to dig up over and over again is the following one, today with their second album. Demon from Leek, Staffordshire, released via Carrere/Clay Records and despite of the evil imagery and band name, they does not really fit in the heavy metal category if you want to classify the band. The style they embraced was a mishmash of old school hard rock, bluesrock and (during live performances) shock rock, spiced up with some NWOBHM fervor. A short review: "The album is dominated by guitar and vocals; bass, drums and synths play a minor part. Guitar player Les Hunt is a thoroughbred blues adept and demonstrates his choice for a wailing, good old rocking style throughout the album. Singer Dave Hill is a very passionate vocalist. His raspy, hoarse and sometimes nasal voice matches the bluesy hard rock style of the album and sounds like a frantic version of Peter Criss (Kiss). At some points his fashion becomes annoying due to the lack of depth and range, but otherwise it is ok. It's his characteristic voice and the thick, smooth guitars that define Demon's sound." Solid rock album with highs and lows and I still prefer their third album The Plague, which is terrific. Step inside!
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