“I’ve been meaning to write a retro-review of this bad boy for a long time since it’s the very definition of “buried treasure.” Sadly, it’s an equally good example of a winning release that slipped through the cracks and fell into oblivion. Hall Aflame was a project launched by Metal Church founder/guitarist/main writer Kurdt Vanderhoof after quitting the band due to tour burnout. While there are trace elements of his main band in the sound. Guaranteed Forever is a weird amalgam of southern hard rock, blues and metal that borrows heavily from acts like The Cult, Jackyl, Tesla and The Four Horsemen.” Steel Druhm dives back into the vault of metal and finds yet another forgotten or overlooked album that should get a second look. Look at it!!!!
Heretic
Heretic – A Time of Crisis Review
From the depths of metal obscurity, old schoolers Heretic stop by to say hi before vanishing into eternal oblivion with this lackluster effort.
Icarus Witch – Rise Review
WARNING: Steel Druhm struggled muchly with this review and he’s a bit cranky. Approach with caution…and beer.