Damien - Stop This War (1989)

I wasn't expecting much from this album after hearing their debut which was pretty standard, and then seeing the album cover for this album, which is at best, awful, but the material here is superb. Goes to show don't judge a CD cover by it's cover (certainly the case with the Metal Church albums!). This is some stellar Judas Priest inspired US power metal and it's clear they were raised on a heavy diet of "Screaming For Vengeance". The vocals definitely have a heavy mark of Halford in the enunciation and deranged snarling but done in a more deep tone of voice similar to the guy out of Fifth Angel. The music here is epic whilst being fun and there's enough variety and great hooks to keep you glued for most of the album.

 Real highlights include the title track, the majestic "Rising Dawn" and "Matilda". So nothing that unique or exceptional especially as it was released in 1989, but nonetheless a competent record that fans of 80's Heavy Metal and Power Metal will get a kick out of.

Artist: Damien

Release Title: Stop This War

Release Type: Full Length

Release Year: 1989

Artist Genre: Heavy/Power Metal

Artist Origin: U.S.A.

Track Listing:
1. Stop This War 2. Break Out 3. Rising Dawn 4. Matilda 5. 30 St. Clair 6. Stormwind 7. Warlord 8. Always In Lust 9. The Priests Are Coming 10. Corpse Grinder
Total playing time 41:00