Heir Apparent

American heavy metal band noted for the 1986 debut Graceful Inheritance, with a melodic, progressive-leaning sound often compared to early Queensrÿche.

Debut album Graceful Inheritance (1986) is released on Black Dragon Records. The band's sound on that album is described as airy, very melodic and calm, with arpeggio-based intros, clean vocals and a non-aggressive rhythm section; critics compare it to early Queensrÿche and note a progressive approach rather than US power or epic metal.

DeBaser hosts a single, appreciative review of Heir Apparent's 1986 debut Graceful Inheritance. The album is described as melodic, airy and more progressive than typical US power/epic metal. Fans of early Queensrÿche and melancholic, majestic metal are the intended audience.

For:Fans of 1980s melodic/progressive heavy metal and collectors of obscure metal releases.