”Cloven Hoof” arrived in 1984 as a stellar example of anthemic heavy metal of a theatrical, slightly diabolical persuasion. The subsequent ”Fighting back” (1986), ”Dominator” (1988) and ”A sultan's ransom” (1989) are cult records today. At the time, however, thrash metal ruled the heavier side of the metal scene and Cloven Hoof folded in 1990. In the new millenium they returned to produce releases like ”Eye of the sun” (2206) and ”Throne of damnation” (2010). A new album, ”Resist or serve”, is currently on its way, as Cloven Hoof – as always with bassist and songwriter Lee Payne at the helm – are looking forward to their Sweden Rock Festival debut with Black Sabbath and Alice Cooper.