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Tysondog were a English heavy metal band formed in Newcastle, in the year 1983 during the NWOBHM boom. They quickly signed to Neat Records and issued their debut single Eat the Rich that same year. 1984 saw their first full-length, Beware of the Dog, which was produced by none other than Cronos of Venom. Cronos even performed backing vocals on the track Demon. An EP, Shoot to Kill was released in 1985, and was followed the next year by the Crimes of Insanity LP & the single and Alice Cooper cover Schools Out.
“The Four Song EP” is a typical NWOBHM gem. Just listen to those four songs here and you’ll know what the NWOBHM was all about. Especially song number three ‘Hammerhead’, which originally appeared on the band’s debut album from 1984, is a brilliant and powerful headbanger with a galloping rhythm and passionate vocals. This song alone is worth the price of this EP. But luckily also the other three songs are great hymns of early Metal and reminders of a glorious time. So, if you are into British Heavy Metal this is a must have for you!
This features one track from their previous album, and three new ones. The one from the debut album is incredible and the final original track is pretty sweet. The band has a clear NWOBHM style, but speed metal and proto-thrash are audible their sound. I wouldn’t be surprised if these three tracks were originally meant for the debut full length, but in the end didn’t make the cut.
As should be expected, the shred solos are pretty nuts. They are plentiful and enjoyable through and through. The additional speed metal influences are cool. “Back To The Bullet” is stronger, featuring cool slower solos, big simple riffs and great song writing.
And then we have “Hammerhead”. As far as I can tell, this is almost similar to the same version that was featured on the group’s first album. It’s the best song, it’s an absolutely fantastic song. Definitely having some Maiden influence, it’s thoroughly catchy and the riffs are instantly classic.
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Tracklist
A1 | Hammerhead | |
A2 | Shoot To Kill | |
AA1 | The Changeling | |
AA2 | Back To The Bullet |
- Copyright (c) – Neat Records
- Published By – Neat Music
- Recorded At – Impulse Studios, Newcastle
- Bass Guitar – Kevin Wynn
- Drums – Rob Walker
- Guitar – Alan Hunter
- Lead Guitar – Paul Burdis
- Vocals – Clutch Carruthers
Recorded at Impulse One, late in 1984.Tracks as listed on the sleeve:
A1 Shoot To Kill
A2 Changeling
AA1 Hammerhead
AA2 Back To The Bullet
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