In the mid 80’s, thrash metal was the be all & end all for me. If you were a German thrash band, even better. The Teutonic “thresh meddle” bands were the business, Noise Records had most of the acts signed up and there was a constant output of quality vinyl. You had the “Big 3” of German thrash, Kreator, Sodom (my personal faves) & Destruction plus numerous other bands snapping at their heels, such acts as Tankard, Assassin & Exumer! Continue reading
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ANGEL WITCH – “As Above, So Below”
OK so Angel Witch will never, in my humble opinion, match the classic self -titled album, ever. It is a masterpiece, just listen to the writing and remember that the whole of the thrash genre spawned by young guys on the west coast of America was as a result of them getting their hands on that very album. Continue reading
CATTLE DECAPITATION – “Monolith Of Inhumanity”
I’m gonna start by saying first off that this is, (along with Dyscarnate’s “And So It Came To Pass”), one of my DM albums of the year so far. No bullshit! I really think it’s that good! Continue reading
SIX FEET UNDER – “Undead”
I’ve been a big fan of SFU’s output since 95’s “The Haunting” (with the exception of the incredibly naff “Graveyard Classics Vol 2”, I mean, covering the whole of AC/DC’s “Back In Black” album….. what were you thinking Barnes??”) No one does good, basic, no frills, groovy death metal quite like Barnes & the boys. Continue reading
THE DEVIL’S BLOOD – “The Thousandfold Epicentre”
A 2011 release: Having decided to ‘take a punt’ on this album, after reading various positive comments from such metal luminaries as Alan Averill among others, I found myself curious as to what to expect from The Devil’s Blood. Continue reading
IN SOLITUDE – “The World, The Flesh, The Devil”
In Solitude invoke the spirit of Merciful Fate and perhaps early Maiden and this year’s release, although not as strong as the first album is a great Metal album. Continue reading
PRIMORDIAL – “Redemption At The Puritan’s Hand”
Primordial are on top form for this release, Alan Averill is at his bristling best with his lyric writing and unique phrasing on my favourite album of 2011. Continue reading
40 WATT SUN – “The Inside Room”
Melancholic, heavy and beautiful lyrically. Need I say more, just relax and listen to 40 Watt Sun. Continue reading