ADX - EXÉCUTION
NICE EXÉCUTION
ADX is a French speed metal band and it wouldn't be completely false to call them legends of the underground. Their debut album Exécution was released in 1985 the same year as Agent Steel's Skeptics Apocalypse and Abattoir's Vicious Attack and stylewise it is in the same region but with French vocals of course. There are also some early Anthrax and Exciter vibes here even though ADX had one leg in the more traditional French heavy metal scene.
The album has some razor sharp riffing with good high-pitched vocals sung in their native tongue. It's a bit sad that bands like ADX were overlooked because they didn't sing in English because in my mind there is no excuse to disregard this album just because you don't understand what they are singing about, especially when the whole mood and songs are superbly crafted.
Phil Gelaud's vocals is very unique and I think he is a fantastic singer.
The intro riffing in Déesse du Crime and the fantastic galloping guitars in Prisonnier de la Nuit is something to behold. ADX also dares to take down the tempo at times and bringing in some harmonies that brings your mind to Di'Anno-era Iron Maiden. It's just masterfully done, speed metal with a melancholic atmosphere and great tempo changes. Simply, Exécution is a must for any fan of 80's metal.
Rating:
| INFO |
Label: Devil's Records Year: 1985 Country: France Duration: 38:25 Tracks: 8 Genre: Heavy / Speed Reviewer: Ruthless Rating: 4.5/5 | |||||||
| TRACKS | LINEUP | ||||||
| Phil Grelaud - Vocals Pascal Betov - Guitars Hervé 'Marquis' - Guitars Deuch - Bass Didier 'Dog' Bouchard - Drums |
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