Spear Of Destiny

Ghost Population

A huge influence on goth, Kirk “Three Bands” Brandon is best known for Spear Of Destiny’s 1987 hit, Never Take Me Alive. And we’re back firmly in anthem territory here on their 15th studio album with uplifting rock songs like Shine and Pilgrim. Ballad Of The Dog bucks the trend, being closer to a folky sea shanty, but it still bites.