Description

The U.K.’s Salem is an original NWOBHM band spun off from the infamous Ethel The Frog. Salem released several demos in the early 80s but hung up their instruments before releasing a proper album. Fast-forward 25 years and the fascination with all things NWOBHM sweeps the Salem members back together for a couple of EPs and now in 2016 the band’s second full-length, Dark Days. Theres so much stuff I love with this band. Simon Saxby’s voice is one of those things as it has the perfect balance of gravel and melody which we have come to love in several NWOBHM acts. It would be easy to compare him with Biff Byford as theres so much other things in music of Salem that reminds of you of the Uk giants in Saxon. But this album also shows a more hardrock side so even you love Rainbow you’ll need to hear this band. There is even a great collaboration with Manny Charlton, founding member of Nazareth, on final track Tank which finishes the album in great style. Whenever you need more NWOBHM in your life, and who doesnt then check out Salem. Absolutely outstanding band and an amazing album.

Track Listing
1. Not Guilty
2. Ninth Months
3. Complicated
4. Lost My Mind
5. Dark Days
6. Second Sight
7. Tormented
8. Fallen Angel
9. Toy Story
10. Prodigal Son
11. Tank