Description
Everybody knows Lightforce as the predecessor to Mortification, the Australian death/thrash band fronted by Lightforce bassist Steve Rowe. However, Lightforce was a totally different beast, with their music completely rooted in traditional heavy metal. They were heavily influenced by the classic early 80’s metal of bands like Judas Priest, Manowar and especially Iron Maiden – the abundant melody and hooks a homage to the bands that inspired them, while still putting their own spin on the style. And the band didn’t go unnoticed either, picking up management and a deal with US label Pure Metal to release their follow-up Mystical Thieves.
The 12-page booklet for the Battlezone CD contains a selection of previously unseen photos and brand new cover art inspired by the original, as well as the original artwork on the back of the booklet (for all the purists!
TRACK LISTING:
BATTLEZONE (1987)
Choose To Win
Evil Desires
Reigning With The King
Eyes Of Destruction
I Won’t Conform
The Day Is Near
Battlezone
Fast Lane
Bonus Tracks
YELLOW DEMO (1986)
Run From Darkness
The Crunch
Come With Us
Fishers Of Men
Pictures
BLUE DEMO (1986)
You’re So Kind
Fishers Of Men
Pictures
Come With Us
Ballad On The Beach
I Felt Your Love
