For a very brief period in the late 80's and early 90's, Mortal Sin were the torchbearer for heavy metal in Australia. Through two fanstastic albums and one average one, they showed the world that Australia could produce metal music with the best around. Face Of Despair was their finest moment.
Perhaps, in this day and age, this album may feel dated. But to me, who lived with this album on my turntable and cassette deck for months, and even played some of the songs in the band I was in at the time, it is still just fantastic.
It may be tied to its time in history, but anyone who didn't catch them should still experience this album.
Favourites for me include "I Am Immortal", "Voyage Of The Disturbed", "The Infantry Corps" and "Innocent Torture".
Memories: One of the best days of my life - Mortal Sin on the Face Of Despair tour, supporting Metallica on the Damaged Justice tour, at the Hordern Pavillion in May 1990. Metallica, of course, were at their peak. Mortal Sin held their own, and were also just brilliant.
Rating: A beacon of light in Australian heavy metal. How did they fail to become huge? 4.5/5
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