Hell - Curse and Chapter (2013)

When you've got a hankering for good ol' fashioned traditional metal, then might I so humbly suggest to you this little gem of an album? Hell formed back in the 1980's but only put out their first album in 2011. Now they're back with their sophomore release and it's very tasty indeed. The riffs are simply excellent and the vocals are delightfully theatrical. While the lyrical themes are very serious, the music comes off as pure fun and catchiness. I really like "Human Remains" (their debut album) but this one is a clear improvement in my mind. It's pretty safe to say that this is my top traditional metal album of 2013.
9/10