Hittman ... anyone remember these guys?

[introclaus]

I liked the self titled album a lot and I truly love (still to this day) the follow up Vivas Machina, which was an amazing blend of late 80s/early 90’s prog (Qryche style) with a poppy/hard rock touch.

Well, the guys are back, and it still sounds great to my ears. Dirk Kennedy is an incredible singer for sure - totally on par with guys like Geoff Tate, Lance King, Rey Parra, Corey Brown, Ray Alder etc.
https://youtu.be/yJ_MFC4lKew

[Hearing Aid Man]

Cool! Really enjoyed those 2 releases as well. Look forward to checking out the new stuff.

[dwhitt]

Totally remember them as the self titled album is one of my favorite albums of the 80's.

New song is ok for what it is. Definitely has a QR vibe to it.

[LarryD]

I didn't care for Hittman back in the day ...... while the singer was excellent, the hard rock vibe turned me off ....... I haven't played them in quite awhile, but I think I kept saying that it sounded a bit too much like Bon Jovi, though my memory could serve me wrong ......

I have not played the new song - but to me, it would be like Sacred Warrior trying to make a come back .... it just doesn't work.

[introclaus]

I didn't care for Hittman back in the day ...... while the singer was excellent, the hard rock vibe turned me off ....... I haven't played them in quite awhile, but I think I kept saying that it sounded a bit too much like Bon Jovi, though my memory could serve me wrong ......

Well, that was kind of their thing - Qryche prog w a hard rock twist ... if you didn’t like it then you won’t like it now.

I have not played the new song - but to me, it would be like Sacred Warrior trying to make a come back .... it just doesn't work.

Lol - that’s another thing I’d love to see ... Sacred Warrior was a wonderful band back in the day - especially their “middle” albums (“Wicked Generation” and “obsession”). They tried a comeback in 2013 with a different singer and that didn’t go too well. I believe Rey is back now though so let’s see what the next one sounds like.

[Locust0311]

Lol - that’s another thing I’d love to see ... Sacred Warrior was a wonderful band back in the day - especially their “middle” albums (“Wicked Generation” and “obsession”). They tried a comeback in 2013 with a different singer and that didn’t go too well. I believe Rey is back now though so let’s see what the next one sounds like.

Sacred Warrior actually has released 2 singles with Ray:

Blood River this year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySwYB0WRfKE

Slave in 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ms_z-OR-u4

[introclaus]

Lol - that’s another thing I’d love to see ... Sacred Warrior was a wonderful band back in the day - especially their “middle” albums (“Wicked Generation” and “obsession”). They tried a comeback in 2013 with a different singer and that didn’t go too well. I believe Rey is back now though so let’s see what the next one sounds like.

Sacred Warrior actually has released 2 singles with Ray:

Blood River this year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySwYB0WRfKE

Slave in 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ms_z-OR-u4

Thanks - I’ll try them out!