GODDESS OF DESIRE – Awaken Pagan Gods

The 1980s was the definitive metal decade. So many great bands, albums and anthems came from this lapse in time. And here to remind us of the good ol' days is GODDESS OF DESIRE. A name known fairly well in Europe is finally getting some recognition here in the states. After, 3 albums, a demo, and 2 videos, this Dutch band is ready to set loose the fury of the Gods with their latest effort, Awaken Pagan Gods. Back in 1995, this band was started as something "fun" to do on weekends; but, after many a successful show, they decided to hark back about 5 years or so and pay tribute to the best metal decade ever! Living in the 80s, this band brings metal to the metalheads!

Lets flashback, to the 80s, and what do we get? Some of the most badass guitar riffs ever! And now let’s go forward to now. What do we have now? GODDESS OF DESIRE! And they bring those badass guitar riffs to the future! March Of Metal, is a guitar driven metal anthem sent from the Gods, thanking us metalheads for this wonderful ode to the Heathen Days. Full of slamming solos, harmony induced riffs, and shouts worthy vocals, Awaken Pagan Gods, is a tribute to the good times. Dead End Street, is a thrashing beat sent from oblivion. My neck is really starting to hurt and we are only on the 3rd track! It's great to hear an album that you can actually head bang along to all the tracks. Now we come to the title track, track 6, and it is by far one of the best tracks off the album. Awakening the Gods is what this track truly does. It's also making me want more and more to go to the ER and ask for one of those neck braces. Track 10, Booze, if you plan on doing any drinking and headbanging, be cautious cause this could very well make you not feel so swell. A bit faster than the rest of the tracks, this is an anthem great for any bar, party, or just when you feel like drinking! Now, sadly, we are at the end. And closing out this incredible album is, Majesty Of Metal. This whole album is nothing more than a tribute to the best thing on earth- METAL! And here to show us that is the last track. What a badass way to close out a freakin' great album! All I am gonna say, is that this whole album is BADASS! Now go buy it!