I gave it a 4 star because I really like the 4 songs I mentioned. Most of the other songs are 3 -3.5 and OK for me. I agree with your assessment. I did rate the tracks.
I have not listened to either yet, really. I heard samples of Eternal Champion but was a little disappointed. I liked the last single they had last year and played it when I was on the radio. Helstar has never really clicked with me. I will give it a litsten, though.
Eternal Champion I gave a 4 star to. Some awesome songs and some OK songs, like Tytus for me.
For just melodic NWOBHM and 80's heavy metal, I like this band a lot. Vocals are better than on the demo, but wish they were a bit more consistent. 4.5 stars after 1 listen. https://sevensistersuk.bandcamp.com/album/seven-sisters
I definitely like it, too, and I sure liked their demo. I am glad they got a new singer from the Demo. I can't decide how much I like this album. I am waffling back and forth between 4 and 4.5. The new singer is not as good at the end of the album as he is at the beginning and this is causing me to waffle. I still like the music a lot. =)
This is some catchy 80's melodic heavy metal with certainly hard rock influence and some thrash, too. The vocals are evil black metal style and are not what you would expect, especially on a track like #8. I like the extended instrumental sections with excellent guitar work because I used to love Southern Rock with hard rock influence growing up. What do you think of this? The metal archives liked their debut album in 2012. https://witchesbrewthrashes.bandcamp.com/album/earth-inferno
It is only great if you like it! I am not a big fan of the Lunar shadow singer. I do like this song from the EP. It has a bit of a power metal flare and I like that! =) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNc8v0alpMU
For just melodic NWOBHM and 80's heavy metal, I like this band a lot. Vocals are better than on the demo, but wish they were a bit more consistent. 4.5 stars after 1 listen. https://sevensistersuk.bandcamp.com/album/seven-sisters
https://cromlechdoom.bandcamp.com/album/iron-guard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNc8v0alpMU
https://hundredmetal.bandcamp.com/album/charge-into-glory