That would indeed explain certain things. Anyway, I'm slowly getting back into it, so expect more reviews in the future. It's just a (barely) informed hunch, but it seems plausible. Not that dog-sledding should automatically equate with Canada of course, in fact the only other song i can think of t...

Regarding tThunderhead's 'Sled Dog Boogie' 45 from the last update, i see that the record was pressed in California & released by Henrie Productions of Syracuse, NY, but the label also states that the record was recorded at McLear Place Studios in Toronto, Canada. The studio's location & the...

This one ('Hundreds And Thousands' UK-1983) is well worth a listen for the 3 borderline-ish NWoBHM bands included; City, The Fuse & Generator. Generator provide a catchy mid-paced hard rocker enlivened by some nice soloing. City have an unusual Prog/Hard Rock mix which is heavier in parts than m...

Well, I was going to say that I haven't expected to hear NUDESWIRL within COTU set up, but I should have been thinking that eventually they will be part of it. Eventually and they are now. Again, I haven't recognized MONSTER MAGNET. Dave's voice was kinda masked, otherwise is true, I don't know the...

Thanks, as always, to everybody who lends COTU their ears & support. It's very much appreciated. I think the current episode was the highest charting one so far, though it's hard to quantify precisely what that means. If anything. :) https://i.imgur.com/Vnrg1sj.jpeg Here then, finally, is the fu...

Is it time to reveal all yet?
It feels like it's time.

Very insightful, KiT! You should have been the guest on the show, not me! Not at all, you were very good on the show & the records you chose to highlight were all great picks. Over the course of the episode you, Alan & Marty were rather convincing in making a surprisingly strong case for th...

Vol 1 now also available on ltd edition CD:



unitedmetalalliance.bandcamp.com/album/aid-uk-raine

Yeah, that cable TV thing was just something that popped into my head as we were talking. I was born in '78, so obviously I wasn't around when NWOBHM was the big thing. But as I recall from the mid 80's, Sweden was more influenced by the UK before cable, and far more by the US once cable started to...

Khnud wrote: ↑Fri Jun 06, 2025 5:19 pm "Evil Face" by PANDEMONIUM is rather similar to "The Executioner" by KRAKEN. Judge for yourself

Yup. Very similar indeed. Riff-off or great minds thinking alike?
Frustratingly, both remind me of another song which is currently eluding me.

Good episode & an interesting topic. Nice to see you in the mix Khnud. I think part of that lull/break in continuity/transition from the NWoBHM around 84/85/86 which was discussed was likely partly down to that generation simply 'ageing out'. That audience had grown up in the '78-'82 time frame ...

Damn, you're good Khnud. I only wish there was an album's worth of recordings from that era of the band, i love their early sound with that upfront clangy bass. You give me far too much credit, I'm mostly good at using Google. Not at all, you still have what Liam Neeson would call "a very part...

"Protectors" is by AXE MINISTER. Really tough one to spot, as it doesn't appear on any official release. Great song though, obviously they started out as huge IRON MAIDEN fans. https://www.stlmusicyesterdays.com/Axe%20Minister.htm Damn, you're good Khnud. I only wish there was an album's ...

Went through three times, but don't have enough time to actually dive into the lyrics. Most of content is of high interest and I am anticipating the titles of some songs with the same rate, esp. the intermission song is really alluring. As said elsewhere, 'kit, cheers for another great selection. E...

I was wondering if anyone had a rip of the complete 1983 'Spellbound' pic-disc EP by Black Magic they'd be willing to share? https://www.discogs.com/release/4487612-Black-Magic-Spellbound *EDIT* Scratch this request. I've since heard the whole thing. Crossfire is the best song by a mile, the other ...