The band originally formed back in 1986 in Denver Colorado with the soul purpose of creating the ultimate metal from Hell, but sadly over the years their efforts & releases have been marred by line-up changers & various other problems. This new collection brings back original vocalist Leviathan Thisiren(aka one Harry Conklin who was also in Jag Panzer & Titan Force), who hasn’t sang with the band since their 86 debut album “Metal From Hell”. Vocally Mr Conklin falls somewhere between Bruce Dickinson, Ronnie James Dio, Messiah Marcolin & King Diamond- his voice seems to effortless soar, dip and theatrical swoon with each tracks complex & often speedy metal craft.

“Celebration For The Love Of Satan” brings together 10 classic tracks from through-out the bands 7 albums and 25 years existence, along with two exclusive new tracks. And there’s a fair selection of pace & variation through-out the album we go from the fist pumping metal anthem of “Metal From Hell” which feels like a devilish cross breed of Venom, Manowar and soaring/piercing metal singing. To the Maiden like galloping meets multi-layered Gilbert and Sullivan gone metal vocalising  of “Witches Return”. Onto the “Ecliptic Equinox” which starts out chugging ‘n’ frantic mixture of power metal & satanic NWOBM, before dropping into anthemic metallic balladry with nice twin guitar stomps & flashy soloing. Or the speed metal & power metal cross breed of new track “Convictions” which finds the band doing great Halford like backing vocal soars, before the track twists into speedy Maiden territory. So theres a nice selection of pace from track to track, and even with-in tracks.

I’ll have to admit this is my first taster of Satan’s Hosts work, but I must to say I’m very impressed & taken by many of the tracks here. So if you’re a fan of Satan loving metal with a vaired, showy, speedy &  slightly chessey edge “Celebration: for the Love of Satan” is well worth tracking down.