In praise of SATAN (the band)....

maybe this will still be a niche thread but i wanna talk more about these dudes.

first of all, Brian Ross, the voice of butter, who was also in the legendary Blitzkrieg, is such a phenomenal fit. was surprised when I saw them live he actually has a more powerful voice with a robust vibrato, but on disc it seems they smooth it out a bit to a straighter tone, probably to make him more of a blended piece of an ensemble, which I think is a good move.

their riff ideas are just so interesting, like "Doomsday Clock" on the new album has that phenomenal harmonized riff that twists and speeds up and then unwinds itself. I also love the punchy, lively production.

ordered a physical copy of Court in the Act (a rarity these days), feel like Cruel Magic is right up there with Atom by Adom and Life Sentence, possibly even better.

this will be on my EOY list for sure I think.

who else loves these dudes?

for the uninitiated...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alwFNI4H7wc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuLTFfi-peM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyhJRo8m6Tw

I'm only familiar with the reunion era but I love it all. I'd kill to catch 'em live.

Brian Ross is a fun, jovial frontman live. he went on a 5 minute chat about NWOBHM trivia and talking about his musical conquests before saying, to himself and us, "god, I love this!"

I don't know this band, but Blitzkrieg are playing my local rockers pub in a few weeks. Should I go?

Uhh yes

It's a free gig so probably will, no idea who is in the band these days

dude go get familiar with Court in the Act, it's all fucking time

and yeah one of the greatest reunions ever. just hit the ground running

Brian Ross is still in Blitzkrieg too apparently. Lol that rules

Something about this band. They still sound completely fresh.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1wH80v9wXw

They're on next at a venue ten minutes from my house. $15.

Unbelievable. Can't wait they're up next

Holy shit. Amazing night.

Brian Ross is a God

https://i.ibb.co/KsFnQvg/FB-IMG-1696910475755.jpg

Awesome pic, I’m jealous.

Right on! Last time I saw them, they were great. Nice pic!

One of those bands where the setlist doesn't matter. It's all great.