Early Man on DeBaser: reviews, bio, and key works

Early Man

Musical Group

Forfans of classic heavy metal and nwobhm, and readers who enjoy energetic, old-school album critiques.
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The Profile

Early Man is an American heavy metal band formed in the early 2000s in Brooklyn by guitarist/vocalist Mike Conte; drummer Adam Bennati was an early member. Their debut album, Closing In (2005), is noted for channeling classic metal and NWOBHM/thrash aesthetics.

American heavy metal band from Brooklyn, New York; founded by Mike Conte. Known for classic metal-inspired sound; releases include Closing In (2005) and Death Potion (2010).

Antmo’s review celebrates Early Man’s debut Closing In as a raw, old-school metal blast. The duo’s sound channels NWOBHM and thrash aesthetics with relentless riffs and energy. Influences cited include Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and more. The tone is unabashedly nostalgic yet fired up.

Notable Quotes

❝ Anachronistically stunning, raw, straightforward, and genuine, "Closing In" is a black cloud of metallic riffs and refrains mixed with a heavy and wooden groove that doesn't stop pounding from the first to the last second of each track.