APRIL 16TH – EPITAPH 2021 Remaster

Playing their first gig in April 1985, the band April 16TH were late to the party in terms of the UK’s New Wave Of British Heavy Metal scene. By then many of the bands that had started up in the late 70s and early 80s had either packed up, moved on or dramatically changed their style – bringing in keyboard flourishes and, with an eye on the more lucrative American market, a more commercial sheen. April 16TH resolutely didn’t go down this route, opting for a gutsy raw feel reminiscent of the likes of early Tygers of Pan Tang et al.

1. She’s Mean 3:18
2. Thursday’s Child 3:57
3. Midday Man 5:47
4. Don’t Drink 5:25
5. Sleepwalking 5:06
6. Clapham Wood 7:46
7. Illusion 4:21
8. Let It Roll 4:54
9. Away 4:43
10. Rattlesnake Shakedown 3:32
11. The Dealer 5:16
12. Bloody Mary 4:13
13. Survivor 6:53
14. Looking for Love 2:58

Dave Russell lead vocals
Eric Puffett bass
Lawrence Mills lead guitar
John Fisher drums
Chris Harris guitar

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