HOLOCAUST-THE NIGHTCOMERS-

Realeased in 1981 this is a true Classic when it comes to NWOBHM bands. Originated from Edinburgh Scotland they set foot in the musicscene in 1977.

This album does seem to have a rough heaviness to it that seperated Holocaust from the rest of the early Brittish Heavy/Hard rock bands. Both Metallica, Halloween and Six feet under, have paid tribute to Holocaust by doing covers from their rich catalouge.

The first time I listen to this album it´s striking how much better it would have been with proper production. Vocals are to high, guitars to low and the drums sounds like plastic trash bins. This does not take away the craftmanship in the songs. There´re very strong and the reason to continue to listen further.

Whatabout the drummer,Nick Broockie?? Well the thing that strikes you is that this is a guy who would fit perfectly as a lumberjack. With no sense of Dynamics this is nothing to bring home to your bedroom and please yourself with. As I wrote earlier this album would benefit from better producing and another drummer. That´s the weakest link, sorry to say but even Lars Ulrich stands out by comparison.

Should you get this album, do you need to buy it?? Probably not. Even if it´s a fantastic contribution of the second wave of brittish Heavy/hard rock the tip is to get it if you´re really into this kind of Music.

VINYLRATING/GRADE

5-OK!-WORTH EXPLORING-