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Hellion - The Black Book
(Restless) 1991
1. "Breakdown" (:29)
2. "The Black Book" (5:36)
3. "Storm Rider" (7:23)
4. "Living in Hell" (5:02)
5. "The Discovery" (:11)
6. "Losing Control" (4:10)
7. "Arrest... Jail... Bail" (1:12)
8. "Demon Attack" (4:17)
9. "Conspiracy" (:32)
10. "Amnesia" (4:59)
11. "The Warning" (3:27)
12. "The Room Behind the Door" (:29)
13. "The Atonement" (6:37)
Bought this CD off ebay in the original long box. On the box in big bold letters it states "Real Metal, Not Corporate Hard Rock Crap." That is certainly an understatment. I'm not sure how I missed it all these years. It's unfortunate that metal band with female vocalists are generally dismissed because not only does she do an awesome job of singing on this disc, but "The Black Book" is among the most under-rated heavy metal albums ever. Other than the Spinal Tap-ish album cover, this album is pretty much flawless. The guitar work is excellent, the production seemless but heavy, and the songwriting keeps your attention without being overtly commercial or poppy. "The Black Book" is a concept album based around a novel written by vocalist Ann Boleyn, although I don't find the story line anywhere near as interesting as the music itself. I can't really say enough good things about this disc. If REAL heavy metal is your game, then hunt down a copy of this disc. It'll be worth your time and investment.
Hellion - Up From the Depths (New Renaissance/CDR) 1998
1. "Nightmares in
Daylight" (4:08)
2. "Backstabber" (3:37)
3. "Fire" (4:43)
4. "Up From the Depths" (5:29)
5. "Break the Spell" (4:11)
6. "Nevermore" (3:57)
7. "Evil One" (7:10)
8. "Exciter" (5:46)
9. "Run for Your Life" (4:27)
A compilation of rare Hellion tracks, including a smokin' version of Judas Priest's "Exciter". Track 1: from the homonymous Hellion/Bitch split-single, Tracks 2-5: from the self-titled Mini-LP (4-song version), Tracks 6-9: from the Postcard From the Asylum EP. Overall, just some solid heavy metal with some screaming vocals from vocalist Ann Boleyn. I was given this CDR by a friend which prompted me to immediately begin a search for other Hellion releases. It's a shame this band didn't get more exposure, they are certainly worthy of it.