"Hallowed Be Thy Name," my favorite Maiden song. RIP Clive Burr.
"Earth Rocker" - I both love and hate that guy's voice. I can't explain it. I do like the riffs when the song gets going.
"No Chance to Be Reborn" - Sounds a bit heavier (or at least tuned lower) than Maiden, and I'm not sure I'm hearing the "Maiden gallop" in the instrumental, but I see what you mean, especially by the chorus vocals; sounds like a mix of Dickenson and the male singer from Nightwish, and has a really good melody. Whether it sounds like Maiden or not, though, incredibly good song, I think. Thanks for sharing.
"Mesmerized by Fire" - I'm hearing more Motley Crue, but I love Motley Crue; amazing live band too, saw them with Goddmack a few years ago, need to see Priest live if I can. There is a lot of Priest influence in the instrumental, but if I didn't know better, I'd say Vince Neil was singing that chorus. Again, either way, I hear what you're saying, I just hear other influences as well, and it's a great song, thanks for the post!
"Hard Times" - Sounds like a great moshing tune for sure, great mix of intensity and melody. Since we're talking influences today, Hatebreed? I hear it in there, but I honestly thing this band's instrumental is a lot more diverse than Hatebreed's usually is. Either way, Hatebreed is great live, and I'd love to see these guys as well.
"sblood" - Wasn't quite as into this one, but I do like the drums.
"The Reap" - Love that riff.
Great selections today, pretty much all of them had awesome riffs and vocals. Now I know what bands to plug into Spotify Radio on my run today. 