Heavystoned Albums · 08-07-2024

It took them less than three years to compose and record "Breakfast with Death" with a simple artwork which is easy to understand and 38 minutes of music which only Duel is able to perform. Their recipe is absolutely unique and for non-US-bands not to copy. They put the southern swagger together with NWoBHM, Proto Metal, a bit of melodic Doom, spiced with the ghost of late 70´s b-movies, horror-movies and the useful amount of a winking eye. The production is closer to "In carne Persona" than...

Daily Peaks · 15-04-2024

A pithy cover and absolute reliability regarding melodies, guitar work, vocal lines and drive. It's a shame that this band has so far been denied greater recognition. Tom Hanks' voice and his guitar playing, tightly meshed with Jeff Hensom's guitar, reach an almost Maidenesque quality on this track. This track swings and grooves so much that pure headbanging is downright one-dimensional; you have to boogie and bang your head.

Concerts & Tours · 16-10-2023

I guess, it will be a great concert; Duel is one of my absolute favorite bands, blending my record collection in the between 1979 and 1981 and Moon Woman, one of the most interesting Austrian bands. Check them out on their Bandcamp site.

Heavystoned Albums · 09-03-2023

Duel is of my longterm favorite bands and they will release a live record.