ALIEN FORCE’s 1986 album “Pain And Pleasure” returns in a powerful remastered edition from Karthago Records, expanded with previously unreleased demo tracks recorded in 1988 for what would have been the band’s third album. For fans of ’80s Scandinavian metal, this is a treasure.
Formed in Copenhagen in 1984, ALIEN FORCE delivered a style rooted in traditional melodic heavy metal, but with touches of hard rock and early glam metal. Pain And Pleasure was their second album, and it pushed their sound into heavier, sharper territory.
Musically, the band sits comfortably alongside the greats:
• Judas Priest circa British Steel
• Accept
• Early Pretty Maids
• Mad Max, Picture, and other European metal staples
Everything you want from classic ’80s metal is here:
a commanding vocalist, razor‑edged riffs, thick bass lines, pounding drums, and soaring guitar solos.
And then there’s that unmistakable indie production — raw, unpolished, but absolutely full of character. It’s the kind of sound that defines ’80s Scandinavian metal and gives Pain And Pleasure its cult‑classic status.
The bonus demo tracks are a real highlight as well, offering a glimpse into the band’s planned third album. Songs like “Fool For The Night” show that ALIEN FORCE still had plenty of fire left in them.
The band eventually reunited and released a comeback album in recent years, and they continue to perform locally — but Pain And Pleasure remains their defining moment.
A must‑have reissue for fans of classic European heavy metal, raw ’80s production, and the unmistakable charm of Scandinavian underground metal.