Alien Force (DENMARK)

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Alien Force - We Meet Again (2021)













Year : 2021
Style : Heavy Metal
Country : Denmark
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 113 mb

Bio:

In 1982, the band currently known as Alien Force started playing music under the name Zeyking. The band was started by the two brothers Henrik Rasmussen (guitar) and Michael Rasmussen (drums) and the style was already then classic heavy metal. Together with Peter Svale Andersen (vocals) and Michael Østerfelt, (bass) Zeyking released the single “Get It Out”.In 1985 the band changed its name to Alien Force and with a record deal with Telaeg Records, released their first LP “Hell And High Water”. The record is nowadays a classic in the NWOBHM underground, being reprinted several times. Tracks from the record are still used for the live concerts the band plays. In 1986 Alien Force released their second LP “Pain And Pleasure” via their own record company Alien Records, since their previous label had close.Up through the 90’s it was difficult for the band to hold their breath and try to survive. Band members were replaced, the name and style changed, but it was all in all a difficult period and the band decided to stop after playing at many festivals and club gigs.In 2008, the band was invited to play a reunion concert in the famous rock club The Rock. The concert was a great success and Alien Force once again got blood on their teeth and not least the desire for metal back.Shortly after, the band entered their home studio with new energy and new ideas for songs and got more invitations to play festivals again, but unfortunately their guitarist Michael Wenzel lost his life to cancer and it was a great blow for the band again.After a long break, in 2018, Alien Force were invited to play Keep It True, one of Germany’s largest underground metal festivals. Alien Force presented themselves with the original line-up from the “Hell And High Water album and the concert served as a turning point. The band met fans from all over the world, who welcomed them with open arms and showed the band that they have a loyal fan base larger than believed.In 2020, Alien Force hits the studio again, inspired by the many concerts in Europe after the Keep it True experience. Together with Peter Brander in Media Sound Studio, they have recorded ten new songs ready for a new album, released by From The Vaults / Target Group in November 2021.The title of the album says it all: WE MEET AGAIN.The band is still in the original cast as in 1985 and the style is intact from that time, namely old school heavy metal with all that entails classic guitar riffs, convincing vocals backed by raw bottom.

Album:

The wait is over. Finally, classic heavy metal merchants Alien Force will break the 35-year silence since their last studio album and release a new collection of songs. Called “We Meet Again”, it will be released on vinyl, CD, and digitally via From the Vaults on the 26th November 2021.How cool is this? Alien Force are back and living the NWOBHM life as large as they did decades before! We Meet Again (a great title too) is an unashamed ten-track ode to heavy metal and the classic NWOBHM sound.Unlike many others that do a similar thing though, Alien Force have the credentials to not just back it up, but make it undoubtably authentic.Of course, appreciating and enjoying the classic flavour of We Meet Again is all good and proper, but metal has come some way since Alien Force last released an album. The question becomes whether they stand out for the right or wrong reasons? Do they sound timeless or do they sound like a band attempting to recapture what isn’t there anymore?Happily, at least in our opinion, it’s the former. A timeless sound by a timeless band. Music that transcends generational gaps and can be enjoyed by just about anyone. Especially as Alien Force are so good at delivering the fist-punchers and the head-bangers. Which they do here, in a constantly upbeat and grin-inducing way.Age is but a number and we’re all quick to comment on how metal lives forever. Proof of that is when a band like Alien Force can come back after 35 years & release a banger album. One that proudly wears their NWOBHM hat but has learned enough over the years to also wear a wry and logical smile. Alien Force know exactly what they’re doing here. They want to appeal to their core audience first and then drag the younger generation along for the ride.It’s easier than you think when you deal in energetic, high-powered heavy metal.

Line-Up:

Peter Svale Andersen - Vocals - See also: ex-Zeyking, ex-Bad Medicine, ex-Gallery, ex-Medizine, ex-No Rape
Frank East - Bass
Henrik Rasmussen - Guitars - See also: ex-Zeyking, ex-Bad Medicine, ex-Gallery (Dk), ex-Medizine, ex-No Rape
Michael Rasmussen - Drums - See also: ex-Zeyking, ex-Bad Medicine, ex-Before, ex-Gallery (Dk), ex-No Rape

Tracklist:

01. Set Me Free 04:49
02. Rebellions 04:10
03. I Decide for You 04:00
04. Sceptical Feeling 04:06
05. Killing Time 04:18
06. Forgive Me 04:25
07. We Meet Again 04:59
08. Precious Time 05:01
09. Temptations 04:55
10. Song for You 04:03




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Alien Force - Pain And Pleasure (1986) (Karthago Records Edition 2003)













Year : 1986 (Karthago Records Edition 2003)
Style : Melodic Heavy Metal
Country : Denmark
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 130 mb

Bio:

In 1982, the band currently known as Alien Force started playing music under the name Zeyking.The band was started by the two brothers Henrik Rasmussen (guitar) and Michael Rasmussen (drums) and the style was already then classic heavy metal. Together with Peter Svale Andersen (vocals) and Michael Østerfelt, (bass) Zeyking released the single “Get It Out”.In 1985 the band changed its name to Alien Force and with a record deal with Telaeg Records, released their first LP “Hell And High Water”. The record is nowadays a classic in the NWOBHM underground, being reprinted several times. Tracks from the record are still used for the live concerts the band plays. In 1986 Alien Force released their second LP “Pain And Pleasure” via their own record company Alien Records, since their previous label had close.Up through the 90’s it was difficult for the band to hold their breath and try to survive. Band members were replaced, the name and style changed, but it was all in all a difficult period and the band decided to stop after playing at many festivals and club gigs.In 2008, the band was invited to play a reunion concert in the famous rock club The Rock. The concert was a great success and Alien Force once again got blood on their teeth and not least the desire for metal back.Shortly after, the band entered their home studio with new energy and new ideas for songs and got more invitations to play festivals again, but unfortunately their guitarist Michael Wenzel lost his life to cancer and it was a great blow for the band again.After a long break, in 2018, Alien Force were invited to play Keep It True, one of Germany’s largest underground metal festivals. Alien Force presented themselves with the original line-up from the “Hell And High Water album and the concert served as a turning point. The band met fans from all over the world, who welcomed them with open arms and showed the band that they have a loyal fan base larger than believed.In 2020, Alien Force hits the studio again, inspired by the many concerts in Europe after the Keep it True experience. Together with Peter Brander in Media Sound Studio, they have recorded ten new songs ready for a new album, released by From The Vaults / Target Group in November 2021.The title of the album says it all: WE MEET AGAIN.The band is still in the original cast as in 1985 and the style is intact from that time, namely old school heavy metal with all that entails classic guitar riffs, convincing vocals backed by raw bottom.

Album:

Very fine piece of ’80s underground melodic metal: ALIEN FORCE 1986’s album “Pain And Pleasure“, in its remastered reissue by Karthago Records including as bonus tracks previously unreleased demo versions for a third album (that never was) recorded in 1988.The 5-piece Danish band were formed in Copenhagen in 1984 and their style is traditional melodic heavy metal with hard rock and glam metal elements. “Pain And Pleasure” is their second album and it’s heavier than the previous.Musically these guys were Judas Priest at their British Steel circa 1980, some Accept, early Pretty Maids, Mad Max, Picture, etc… all the elements we love from the genre are here: a proper metal vocalist, razor guitar riffs, fat bass, smashing drumming and stratospheric solos.Oh, and that special, indie production, unpolluted, imperfect but absolutely enjoyable. We love ’80s Scandi Metal, and “Pain And Pleasure” is a cult classic. And the bonus tracks are good too! (love ‘Fool For The Night’).ALIEN FORCE did a comeback album a few years ago, and still perform locally.

Line-Up:

Peter Svale Andersen - Vocals - See also: ex-Zeyking, ex-Bad Medicine, ex-Gallery, ex-Medizine, ex-No Rape
Mikki Thomas - Guitar
H. Aries - Guitar
Frank East - Bass
Dixi - Drums

Production:

Recorded At – Rocktape
Artwork [Cover Art] – Thomas Bødker'
Engineer – Lasse Luffe, Peter Brander
Producer – Alien Force, Jørgen Bo

Tracklist:

01. Through the Gates of Hell
02. Pain and Pleasure
03. The Hunter's Thrill
04. Don't Touch the Fire
05. Alien
06. Miracle
07. I'm Back
08. I'm Leaving
09. In the City (Bonus Track)
10 .Out For My Mind (Bonus Track)
11. Fool For the Night (Bonus Track)




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Alien Force - Hell And High Water (1985) (Karthago Records Edition 2003)













Year : 1985 (Karthago Records Edition 2003)
Style : Melodic Heavy Metal
Country : Denmark
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 160 mb

Bio:

In 1982, the band currently known as Alien Force started playing music under the name Zeyking.The band was started by the two brothers Henrik Rasmussen (guitar) and Michael Rasmussen (drums) and the style was already then classic heavy metal. Together with Peter Svale Andersen (vocals) and Michael Østerfelt, (bass) Zeyking released the single “Get It Out”.In 1985 the band changed its name to Alien Force and with a record deal with Telaeg Records, released their first LP “Hell And High Water”. The record is nowadays a classic in the NWOBHM underground, being reprinted several times. Tracks from the record are still used for the live concerts the band plays. In 1986 Alien Force released their second LP “Pain And Pleasure” via their own record company Alien Records, since their previous label had close.Up through the 90’s it was difficult for the band to hold their breath and try to survive. Band members were replaced, the name and style changed, but it was all in all a difficult period and the band decided to stop after playing at many festivals and club gigs.In 2008, the band was invited to play a reunion concert in the famous rock club The Rock. The concert was a great success and Alien Force once again got blood on their teeth and not least the desire for metal back.Shortly after, the band entered their home studio with new energy and new ideas for songs and got more invitations to play festivals again, but unfortunately their guitarist Michael Wenzel lost his life to cancer and it was a great blow for the band again.After a long break, in 2018, Alien Force were invited to play Keep It True, one of Germany’s largest underground metal festivals. Alien Force presented themselves with the original line-up from the “Hell And High Water album and the concert served as a turning point. The band met fans from all over the world, who welcomed them with open arms and showed the band that they have a loyal fan base larger than believed.In 2020, Alien Force hits the studio again, inspired by the many concerts in Europe after the Keep it True experience. Together with Peter Brander in Media Sound Studio, they have recorded ten new songs ready for a new album, released by From The Vaults / Target Group in November 2021.The title of the album says it all: WE MEET AGAIN.The band is still in the original cast as in 1985 and the style is intact from that time, namely old school heavy metal with all that entails classic guitar riffs, convincing vocals backed by raw bottom.

Album:

Karthago Records Edition with 5 bonus tracks.Bonus tracks taken from the 5-track demo the band made back when they called themselves Zeyking.The 1980's saw the development of nearly every extreme metal genre that we know and enjoy today. There were also countless hair and glam metal bands putting out some of the most vacuous music ever conceived. Alien Force's Hell and High Water would fall into the latter category, but don't write it off just yet. I'm not going to argue that this album isn't a dopey tribute to romance, nerves, and nighttime escapades; but, I will argue that there's a lot of charm captured in these songs.The title track of the album really shows off what Alien Force has to offer. It's a quick, fun pop metal track about chasing after one's crush. the guitars are drenched in chorus and cornball distortion. The drums, of course, have a healthy dose of snappy reverb. The band stretches out a bit with a two minute guitar solo break down that's so endearing, it'll have you bobbing your head begrudgingly.Alien Force never really breaks out of the pop metal mold; but at the same time, they never stoop to the level of a Bon Jovi or a Poison. A big plus for the album is the notable absence of any mind-numbingly stupid songs about woman objectification. Songs like "To You" and "Night of Glory" hit the spot with dopamine infused mid-tempo riffs and undeniable hooks. Hell and High Water also offers a few tracks on the "darker" side like "Ripper" and "Stranger." The tracks keep the same schlocky pop guitar chugging with the added bonus of lyrics about unknown figures and mild menace. Sort of an Iron Maiden Lite shtick. It's not exactly a diverse offering, but the point is consistency, not risk taking.Ultimately, what makes Hell and High Water stand out is how tight the track listing is. None of the songs feel like filler to support two or three singles. All 45 or so minutes are air tight, bulletproof metal tunes. i just wish all 80's glam metal albums were this tasteful. If I owned a red convertible, this is exactly the tape I would push into the tape deck before cruising down the interstate.

Line-Up:

Peter Svale Andersen - Vocals - See also: ex-Zeyking, ex-Bad Medicine, ex-Gallery, ex-Medizine, ex-No Rape
Henrik Rasmussen - Guitars - See also: ex-Zeyking, ex-Bad Medicine, ex-Gallery (Dk), ex-Medizine, ex-No Rape
Michael Østerfelt - Bass
Michael Rasmussen - Drums - See also: ex-Zeyking, ex-Bad Medicine, ex-Before, ex-Gallery (Dk), ex-No Rape

Production:

Glass Mastered At – GZ Digital Media
Pressed By – GZ Digital Media
Producer – Michael Brenner
Written-By – Alien Force

Tracklist:

01. To You 04:24
02. Get It Out 04:33
03. Ripper 05:33
04. Nervous 04:30
05. Fly Away 05:34
06. Stranger 05:46
07. Night of Glory 04:34
08. Hell and High Water 05:34
09. Time Is Out 05:02
10. Hell and High Water (demo) 05:15 (Bonus Track)
11. Do It All the Way 04:21 (Bonus Track)
12. And I Knew 05:15 (Bonus Track)
13. Feel the War 03:57 (Bonus Track)
14. Halfway to Heaven 04:58 (Bonus Track)

Bonus tracks taken from the 5-track demo the band made back when they called themselves Zeyking




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