Release: Full Blast at Last, 2011
Label: Private Press (300 copies)
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: Netherlands
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The following review was first posted by my good friend Andy at the Heavy Metal Time Machine blog. I really like EAR DANGERS new album and ofcourse loved what Andy have to say about it so I asked him for permission to publish it here to and he gladly agreed to it. Enjoy and don't forget to pick it up!.
EAR DANGER - FULL BLAST AT LAST (2011) WRITTEN BY ANDY (A.D.D):
Dutch heavy metal band EAR DANGER were formed in 1981. By 1982 they would release their first demo. Two more demos followed in 1982 and 1983. In 1984 they were part of a four-way split with ATOMIC ROCK, SCUM and ANWAR called "Metal Power II". The band's last demo was 2007's 'Shock & Awe'. Despite these well received demos and being able to appear on a good split album the band was never able to secure a proper label contract. It certainly wasn't for lack of trying or for that matter lack of talent. EAR DANGER'S brand of heavy metal was well written, played and extremely potent. It was traditional heavy metal of the highest form .
Perhaps part of the problem might have been that EAR DANGER was plagued by an ever changing lineup. For whatever reason they were never able to nail down that one perfect line-up that might have put them over the top. Now even though the Netherlands has produced quite the lot in regards to good heavy metal (off hand bands that come to mind are HAMMERHAWK, DARD WIZARD, BODINE, ANGUS, HIGHWAY CHILE, ALLIED FORCES and MARTYR ) one of their best remained unsigned and sadly mostly unknown.
For those in the know EAR DANGER were Dutch heavy metal legends. Hopefully this new LP will show the masses why EAR DANGER deserves more recognition. This vinyl only release contains 9 tracks. If memory serves me correct it is limited to just 300 copies and the material in question is collected from their demo period (re-recorded for the LP), as well as brand new material recorded just for 'Full Blast At Last'. As a sign of just how good this band is the new material blends together nicely with the older-written material giving 'Full Blast At Last' this perfect flow.
With the line-up of
Ivo Metz – Guitar
Leon Lohmann – Guitar / Vocals
Dick Vijgen – Drums
Matt Verschoor – Bass / Backing Vocals
Perhaps now EAR DANGER can finally get the proper press and respect. If there is a down moment to be hand in 'Full Blast At Last' it is the limited quantity. While I can understand how the cost of producing CDs verses the actual profit to be made from sales is slim the fact remains that here is an album that should be heard by more people. This one is every bit as good as the new releases by HELL and BITCHES SIN if not better! At only 300 copies it is sure to sell out and then how will a new generation of heavy metal fans get a chance to listen to this classic?
Maybe with luck it will eventually be re-issued to CD or offered as a digital download. In the meantime if you want to own a piece of heavy metal history in the making I'd pick this one up a.s.a.p. 'Full Blast At Last' is another album of the year contender. Yes, it is that good. Even if it does sell out (and frankly I'm sure it will) and they don't re-release it then let's at least hope that 'Full Blast At Last' encourages some label to pick up EAR DANGER so we can get more new material from them. How great that would be! Find out more about the band and how you can pick up this killer album at the links below. -written by Andy (A.D.D.)
http://www.eardanger.com
http://www.recordheaven.net
http://www.hellionrecords.de
http://www.metalbound-records.de
http://www.imusic.dk
For more info about the release and distributors in your country visit this thread:
http://heavymetalrarities.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=126&t=70
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