Argus

American heavy metal band from Pennsylvania; five members; vocalist Brian Balich is noted as the band's frontman in the review.

Boldly Stride the Doomed was released in 2011 on the Italian label Cruz Del Sur (as stated in the review). The band's style is described as retro, influenced by 1980s heavy metal with references to groups such as Candlemass and early Blind Guardian.

DeBaser's review of Argus focuses on the 2011 album Boldly Stride the Doomed. The band is described as an American heavy/doom metal quintet from Pennsylvania led by singer Brian Balich. The review praises the retro 1980s heavy metal style and performances but criticizes compositional immobility and lack of inventiveness.

For:Fans of 1980s-influenced heavy metal and doom metal looking for retro-sounding bands.