Band:	Enforcer
Album:	From Beyond
Style:	Heavy metal, Speed metal
Release date:	February 27, 2015
A review by:	deadone

01. Destroyer
02. Undying Evil
03. From Beyond
04. One With Fire
05. Below The Slumber
06. Hungry They Will Come
07. The Banshee
08. Farewell
09. Hell Will Follow
10. Mask Of Red Death

Way back in 1984, Sweden's Enforcer came up with a blistering little heavy metal album called From Beyond. No, not really. But it might as well have been cause this little doozy would not be out of place in any self-respecting 1980s metalhead's vinyl collection.

Retro speed/thrash/heavy metal bands seldom get it right. Too often the bands play the music correctly but miss many elements - the emphasis on song writing, catchy hooks, distinctive vocals, the sound and the overall vibe. Enforcer nail every single nail squarely on the head with pure metallic force.

First are those superb guitar hooks, licks and catchy riffs. And they sound just right with the 1980s razor sharp guitar sound and production. Throw in catchy yet intense song writing and some air guitar inspiring solos and it's definitely a winner.

Olof Wikstrand comes across as a combination of Blackie Lawless and Kai Hansen with great range, energy and a versatility that sees him effortlessly go from punchy sing along speed metal in "Undying Evil" to almost haunting vocals of "From Beyond."

There's no doubt that From Beyond would be a great contender for one of the top albums of 1984. Alas Enforcer will just have to be content that their album is one of the top contenders for best traditional metal album of 2015!