Alien Force Hell And High Water CD ( Slipcase, 2024, Hammerheart Records)

Step back into the golden era of Scandinavian heavy metal with Hell And High Water, the cult 1985 debut from Danish metal warriors Alien Force. This definitive 2024 CD edition on Hammerheart Records delivers the album in a premium slipcase format, complete with poster, 7 bonus tracks, and a fully restored audio experience sourced from the original transfer.

Expertly restored and mastered by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony, this edition gives new life to one of Denmark’s most revered underground heavy metal releases - preserving its raw 1980s spirit while enhancing clarity, punch, and depth.

Formed in the early 80s (initially under the name Zeyking from 1982–1984), Alien Force embodied the authentic European metal sound: soaring melodic vocals, razor-sharp twin guitar leads, galloping riffs, and anthemic hooks that stick long after the needle lifts. Though the album didn’t achieve mainstream commercial success upon release, it became a true underground cult classic - cherished by collectors and fans of traditional heavy metal worldwide.

Hell And High Water captures the band’s signature melodic power metal edge, blending dynamic songwriting with emotionally charged themes of resilience, struggle, and triumph. The album stands as a powerful document of Denmark’s contribution to the 80s heavy metal movement and remains essential listening for fans of classic European metal.

If you crave pure, unfiltered 1980s metal energy - no trends, no compromises - Hell And High Water belongs in your collection.

Recommended if you like: Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Accept, Riot V, Saxon, Witch Cross, Crystal Knight, Black Fate, Maniac. Damascus, Brainfever, Sad Iron, Brats

Artist: Alien Force
Title: Hell And High Water
Label: Hammerheart Records
Catalogue Number: HRR676CD
UPC: 4251267703050
Release Year: 1985/2024
Duration: Album
Format: CD 
Packaging Type: Slipcase
Condition: New & factory sealed
Special Attributes: Deluxe reissue

Tracklist:

01. To You
02. Get it Out
03. Ripper
04. Nervous
05. Fly Away
06. Stranger
07. Night of Glory
08. Hell and High Water
09. Time is Out
10. Do it All the Way (Demo)
11. And I Knew (Demo)
12. Feel the War (Demo)
13. Halfway to Heaven (Demo)
14. Hell and High Water (Demo)
15. Get it Out (Zeyking 7'')
16. Rock Your Head (Zeyking 7'')