# BATTALION

*By Peter Markham*

Denmark has got lots of good commercial heavy rock bands with major deals, but less true metal bands or thrash I'm really beginning to hate that word!, so let's say heavier bands. Hailing from Copenhagen is a new young band called Battalion.

Battalion were put together in December of '82, the lineup of Rene (drums), Kuran (bass), Erland (guitar) and Brian (drums). Joined by a 2nd guitarist and lead singer, they began to play covers of Dio, Sabbath, etc. After several lineup changes and disagreements in the band lead singer Mogens.

Rising Force: The Formation and Evolution of Battalion

was added, and the name was changed to Battalion and they turned into a thrash metal outfit. After a year of hard work they put out their debut demo "Immortal Power" in May '86. They aim to get in contact with bangers all over the world and get some shows arranged.  
I can't say that I actually like this demo. It's not the kinda stuff that usually ever excites me! They're inspired by Slayer and Artillery, they're really heavy and reminds me a lot of the early Artillery demos (especially the one with Per Onink on bass). Hehe, they've got the same thrash attack and vocals. The first song "Thrash Attack" (which definitely isn't!) is just good and nothing too heavy just medium speed stuff - but too boring. But "Poisoned Blood" does nothing for a Slayer copy, the third song, exactly the same as the final composition of their collection. None of the other titles I love very special. "Silhouettes" is structured different - our good guys particularly about bass guitar. Starminn harmony bands thrashes, but Army doesn't work. Much of what seems unusually does not kind! Likewise the band like them. But it has really good for a debut demo.  
They are really nice guys (but your manager is pain in the ass. Yo: scab!!) They are really in the same position, they look a part. I love the underground, and exactly the same Army doesn't work. Much of what seems unusually does not kind! Hurrah, they sound they make, posers high (you're the best three months).  
If you would like to further check out Battalion's demo, send 30 kroner (the very demo) to get you up - and still much affordable price. Include stamps, recording, - you can send 2 photos and 1 tape sheet (including a personally recorded photo) to: Jacob (Scab) 35, US $5.00, and 10 extra to send to: Mør. C G S Hansen, Sallenshov: 3, st. tv, 2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark.

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