Featuring musicians who have all served in King Diamond’s band — Mikkey Dee, Pete Blakk, Andy La Rocque and Hal Patino — together with Nils K. Rue of Pagan’s Mind, Lex Legion proudly unleash their self-titled debut album. As you have probably already guessed, Lex Legion perform in the style of King Diamond’s classic 1980s albums. Exactly that! And that is far from being a bad thing, since this music is in their DNA, it is what they know best. “Lex Legion” is a thoroughly enjoyable album filled with dark atmosphere, classic heavy metal arrangements, outstanding riffs and overwhelming guitar solos, soaring King Diamond-inspired vocals, infectious melodic lines and a rock-solid rhythm section that perfectly supports the excellent songwriting throughout the record. Lex Legion have crafted an album that hits like a sledgehammer — an album that King Diamond himself would probably love to release today, an album destined to captivate every fan of old-school heavy metal. All five musicians give their absolute best, delivering exceptional performances, largely because they are genuinely enjoying what they do. It is obvious that “Lex Legion” is a record its creators have been waiting a long time to write and finally share with the world. In conclusion, if you are looking for a magnificent traditional heavy metal album and want to lose yourself in its magic, choose Lex Legion’s debut with complete confidence. Not only will you be rewarded, but you will also be enchanted by a record that proves classic ’80s heavy metal can still sound as relevant and exciting as ever. A superb album from a true supergroup — an album that leaves a lasting mark.
♦ 9/10
Dimitris Zacharopoulos
