Frontal Assault cover

Released 40 years ago

Frontal Assault

Angel Witch · 1986

41 min · 9 tracks · heavy metal · new wave of British heavy metal

A raw fusion of heavy metal riffs and melodic hooks that encapsulates the spirit of the mid-1980s British metal scene.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo headbanging
  • raw energy for road trips
  • melodic hooks for sing-alongs
  • dark themes with engaging melodies

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, atmospheric pieces
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1986, 'Frontal Assault' was Angel Witch's third studio album, emerging after a five-year hiatus following their self-titled debut. By this time, the band had seen significant lineup changes, which influenced their sound as they attempted to re-establish themselves in the evolving metal landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Iron Maiden· Judas Priest· Diamond Head

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Frontal Assault 4:01
  • 2 Dream World 3:49
  • 3 Rendezvous With the Blade 6:37
  • 4 Religion (Born Again) 4:17
  • 5 Straight From Hell 4:18
  • 6 She Don’t Lie 5:54
  • 7 Take to the Wing 3:54
  • 8 Something Wrong 4:36
  • 9 Undergods 3:48

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