Troyen – The Demo (1981)

Here’s another one of those unfortunate outcomes for such a criminally underrated band.  Troyen were a very short-lived NWOBHM band (1981-1982), who split before being able to release any more material, even after being picked up by the famous NEAT records to produce a single and a possible LP.  Their only release, “the 1981 demo”, provides a small taste at what could’ve been…  From the enchanting vocal styles on “Dreams Never Lie” to the proto-speed metal powerhouse “Crazy Lady”, Troyen  truly deserve a lot more than what they got.  Thankfully, Troyen have recently reformed and will be playing a few shows over the next year.  Check out their facebook page for more details.  In  the meantime, crank the hell out of  this lost gem of a demo!

Rating: 92%

Steve McGuire: Guitars, Vocals

Nick Cookson: Guitars, Vocals

Jeff Baddley: Drums

Dave Strathearn: Bass