CHAINSAW HELL` BURIN` UP 1985 NEW ORIGINAL PRESS HEAVY METAL W/INSERT
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DOMESTIC $ 5 PLUS $ 1 EACH INTERNATIONAL $ 21 PLUS $ 7 EACH I do not believe that a lot of maniacs came in contact with Chainsaw. They missed out on something good. What is more, they do not know the probably most catchy riff that was brought to life during the very early stages of speed and thrash metal in Germany. I am talking about the phenomenal riff which opens the vibrant title track. While matching with the equally catchy drum rhythm, this riff constitutes the driving force of this fascinating tune. That piece would have deserved a place of honour in the German metal history, located almost precisely mid-way between Accept´s "Balls to the Wall" and Kreator´s "Flag of Hate". The band itself evidently recognized the importance of this riff. As a result, the guys placed it at the beginning of the album. Just as a reminder, this debut was released in the eighties of the last millennium.
On a visual level, the cover shows a brilliant amateurishness to it. Inside you get nine songs that confront the listener with non stop barrage of thunderous music. The mighty "Midnight Hunter" sticks out as the second example for their partly excellent songwriting. I like it very much due to its dynamic verses and the exciting bridge. Besides that, the powerful vocals turn this piece into something special. Much more could be said about the speed and heavy metal highlights of this jewel. But broadly speaking, I cannot identify a downer.
The production sounds neither outstanding nor weak. With regard to the fact that "Hell´s Burnin´ Up!" was the first professional recording of an underground band, the album sounds very well. It is characterized by the heavy guitars and the very masculine vocals. Maybe Frank von Scheidt does not belong to the most variable vocalists of all times, but his singing is expressive and vigorous. The guitarists deliver permanently punchy riffs while omitting excessive solo parts. From my point of view, their focus is set correctly. The last two songs point out again the musical spectrum of the band. The almost balladic yet heavy "He Knows You Are Alone" is followed by the fast and angry "Ageless Force". No matter what you generally prefer, you will enjoy both tunes - as well as the entire album that breathes the spirit of its age.
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