Metal from Hellas: Today, D.K. Kras from Darklon (Power/Epic Heavy Metal outfit with the current Omen vocalist Nikos Migus A.) talks about his five favourite albums of all time.

1. Savatage – Hall of the Mountain King

My favourite album of all time! My favourite guitarist, my whole world. Alpha and Omega!

2. Riot – Thundersteel

An incredible album, one of the most amazing songwritings, riffs ‘n‘ leads, the US view in Power Metal!

3. Dio – Holy Diver

The one and only Ronnie James Dio, the eternal voice. The magic flows in every song of the record. Amazing guitarwork as well.

4. Vicious Rumors – Vicious Rumors

A masterpiece, the one and only Carl Albert on vox, the great work on guitars, my influence for songwriting… Eternal!

5. Jag Panzer – Ample Destruction

Strike again and again, what an album?!! Big influence and my way for songwriting, too…lovely!

Honourable mentions:

• Liege Lord – Master Control
• Manowar – Hail to England
• Heavens Gates – Livin’ in Hysteria