High Roller Records continue to deliver awesome NWOBHM and classic heavy metal releases, so here is the new Cloven Hoof full length. Band hails from Wolverhampton, UK and were formed in 1979. They played until 1990, then had a pause until 2001 to come back. This is their eleventh full length album. The sole original member is bassist Lee Payne, but he gathered mighty group of musicians, led by fantastic vocalist Harry Conklin, known for his work with Jag Panzer among other bands and projects. There are 10 songs on this record. The music is melodic heavy metal, NWOBHM style with great melodic guitar work, super vocal lines and great anthemic choruses, fine keyboard background generally made to pump your fist in the air, show metal horns and appreciate the music of Cloven Hoof. Lyrics vary from occult, fantasy and (anti) religion. Songs that somehow stood out to my ear upon listening to this album are Conquistador, Iron Mask and Flying Dutchman. Great album for all fans of classic metal.
8,5/10
