Witch Cross

Danish heavy metal band noted for their 1984 debut Fit For Fight and a sound close to the N.W.O.B.H.M.; praised for energetic riffs, strong choruses and technical guitar work.

Line-up listed in the review: Alex Savage (vocals), Mike Wlad (guitar), Cole Hamilton (guitar), Little John Field (bass), A.C. (drums). Recorded three demos between 1981 and 1982 and released debut LP Fit For Fight in 1984. Sound described as close to N.W.O.B.H.M.; album contains eight tracks including "Night Flight To Tokyo", "Face Of A Clown", "Rocking The Night Away", "Killer Dogs", "Fight The Fire", "Axe Dance", "Light Of A Torch" and "Alien Savage".

A positive 2008 review praising Witch Cross's 1984 debut Fit For Fight for its NW.O.B.H.M.-leaning sound, energetic riffs, catchy choruses and strong guitar work. Specific tracks highlighted include "Face Of A Clown", "Rocking The Night Away" and "Light Of A Torch". Recommended both for genre completists and newcomers to 1980s metal.

For:Fans of NWOBHM and 1980s heavy metal, collectors and genre completists.