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Brand new, sealed.  ALIEN FORCE Hell and High Water LP BLUE
High Roller Records, reissue 2025, cyan blue vinyl, ltd 150, 425gsm heavy cardboard cover, insert, poster, A5 photo card, Original transfer, audio restoration and mastering by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY in February 2019.

ALIEN FORCE - Hell and High Water LP
 
Peter Svale Andersen - Vocals Henrik Rasmussen - Guitars Frank East - Bass Michael 'Dixie' Rasmussen - Drums
1. To You 2. Get It Out 3. Ripper 4. Nervous 5. Fly Away 6. Stranger 7. Night of Glory 8. Hell and High Water 9. Time Is Out
1st pressing SOLD OUT! 2nd pressing: AVAILABLE

Original vinyl transfer, audio restoration and mastering by Patrick W. Engel at TEMPLE OF DISHARMONY in February 2019.
Along with Mercyful Fate, Pretty Maids and Witch Cross, Copenhagen’s very own Alien Force were one of the earliest heavy metal bands in Denmark. Influenced by Judas Priest, Accept, Saxon and Iron Maiden, the band was formed in 1984 by guitarist Henrik Rasmussen (with Zeyking being the direct forerunner to Alien Force). After talking to numerous different record companies, the band’s 1985 debut album »Hell And High Water« was released by Teleag in Germany. Henrik Rasmussen explains: “The album was recorded in a garage in Hvidovre, Copenhagen, on an 8-track tape recorder under tough conditions because the record company did not want to spend any money on recording. It was a low budget project but we thought: ‘What the hell - let's make an album.’ So we kept on working. Telaeg wouldn't press more than 500 copies, instead they released it on tape with our music but with another cover on the tape and another name! We ended up by forcing them to giving up their rights to our music.” With the heavy metal scene in Denmark being so small, Alien Force did not play a lot of gigs supporting the record: “No, the time wasn't right for us. At that time, it was difficult to convince record companies and concert organizers that heavy metal could sell, so it was very difficult to get through.” But Alien Force did not throw in the towel and recorded a second full-length album called »Pain And Pleasure« in 1986. Henrik Rasmussen explains: “The album was released through our own company because we wanted to show the established companies that they should not decide what we should do and should not do… Therefore we released it ourselves. I can't remember how many copies were pressed! We sold the album through distribution in Denmark and when we were out playing concerts.” Comparing »Hell And High Water« with »Pain And Pleasure«, Henrik would opt for the debut: “I think »Hell And High Water« is so honest and naked because of the sound of four people who may not be super musicians but made the best of their abilitiest despite difficult conditions. »Pain And Pleasure« may have better written numbers, but unfortunately the sound of the album makes me not so fond of it in retrospect.” And what about the peculiar cover of »Pain And Pleasure«? Henrik laughs: “To be honest, I don't quite know what we were thinking at the time...” Matthias Mader
Alien Force – Hell and High Water (1985)
Hell and High Water is the debut LP from Alien Force, a Danish heavy metal band that carried a NWOBHM-inspired sound despite being from Denmark. Released in 1985, the album is a cult classic in the underground metal scene, blending melodic vocals, twin guitar harmonies, and a hard-hitting yet refined metal sound.
Tracklist: To You
Get It Out
Ripper
Nervous
Fly Away
Stranger
Night of Glory
Hell and High Water
Time Is Out
Musical Style & Influence: Strong influence from Iron Maiden, Saxon, and Diamond Head, with an emphasis on melodic riffs and soaring vocals.
Not as aggressive as some NWOBHM bands but has a catchy, traditional metal feel.
The production is raw, giving it an authentic underground vibe.
Legacy & Rarity: The album was rare and hard to find for years, making it a sought-after gem among NWOBHM collectors.
In recent years, it has been reissued on CD and vinyl, allowing more fans to discover it.

Classic NWOBHM Bands (Well-Known & Cult Favorites) Iron Maiden (especially early albums)
Saxon
Diamond Head
Angel Witch
Tygers of Pan Tang
Samson
Blitzkrieg
Grim Reaper
Cloven Hoof
Demon
Lesser-Known NWOBHM Bands with Melodic & Underground Vibes Quartz
Chateaux
Dark Star
Praying Mantis
Savage
Stormtrooper
Gaskin
Trespass
Elixir
Spartan Warrior
European Heavy Metal Bands with NWOBHM Influence Sortilège (France)
Blaspheme (France)
Ostrogoth (Belgium)
Crossfire (Belgium)
Faithful Breath (Germany)
Trance (Germany)
Loudness (Japan – early albums have NWOBHM vibes)
220 Volt (Sweden)
Heavy Load (Sweden)
Mad Butcher (Germany)
Obscure & Underground Metal Bands Similar to Alien Force Wolf (UK)
Tysondog
Battleaxe
Marquis de Sade
Deep Machine
White Spirit
Virtue
Legend (Jersey)
Sweet Savage
Fist
More Melodic, Traditional Heavy Metal with a NWOBHM Feel Emerald (UK)
Black Rose
Dealer
Overdrive (UK)
Avenger
Vardis
Rhabstallion
Steelover (Belgium)
Vice (Germany)
High Power (France)