DANGER MACHINE Metallick Mercenaries CD

Get ready for a high-speed collision of steel and leather. With the 2023 EP Metallick Mercenaries, the Portuguese force Danger Machine delivers a visceral tribute to the golden age of Speed and Heavy Metal. Released via Maledict Records, this EP is a pure adrenaline shot for those who worship at the altar of early Venom, Motörhead, and the rawest edges of the NWOBHM. From the opening gallop of Beware of the Night (Evil Vows), the band makes their mission clear: total metallic warfare. The EP burns through a series of anthems designed for the stage and the pit. Medusa's Eyes showcases sharp, piercing riffs and a relentless rhythm section, while the self-explanatory Wake Up in Leather is a quintessential heavy metal manifesto that captures the rebellious spirit of the underground. A standout moment arrives with Alabarda no Brilho da Noite, where the use of the Portuguese language adds a unique, epic flavor to their sound, evoking a sense of ancient Lusitanian pride amidst the sonic chaos. The journey concludes with the darkened intensity of Lucefecit, leaving no doubt that Danger Machine are true mercenaries of the genre. This CD is an essential pickup for fans of the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal who still demand a touch of grit and blackened speed in their music. If your collection is missing that raw, unpolished energy of 80s speed metal played with modern ferocity, Metallick Mercenaries is a mandatory addition to your ranks.