Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Deathstorm - For Dread Shall Reign (2020)


The songs here are furious, fast and catchy with the occasional mellow intros topped by face melting guitar work, the way real thrash should be.  Production is good. Hopefully this is only a preview of what is to come from these thrashers, it’s not the most original album but I dare say this is just as good if not better then the originals. This would be a crime for any fan of Kreator, Destruction, etc. to miss out on.

dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com

Review by Paul Caravasi


Toxik Death - Sepulchral Demons (2020)


Stalking the wild lands of Norway. Toxik Death has been steadily pumping out a few releases, becoming the paradigm of dirty and grimy metal. The band’s brand of heavy metal focuses on dirty speed metal and thrashing belligerence, with blackened edges all around, giving more than a few nods to the likes of Whiplash, Motörhead and Venom. Bringing a healthy mix of fast paced thrashers, furious yet melodic riffing to the catchy as hell, brutally mid-paced “Sepulchral Demons”, Toxik Death’s sound is energetic, dirty and a freaking blast to listen to. Despite the rather traditional sound that this band seems rooted in. The album is a barrel full of fun with its raging speed metal riffs and proto-black metal attitude, but it’s not without fault. The production is certainly is fairly rough, even for the style. Toxik Death’s sound is rooted in the grime and filth of the European scene, so you really shouldn’t expect a pristine and polished production, but cutting through the fog a bit could possibly work wonders. Fans of sleazy, grimy metal will no doubt find a new favorite in Toxik Death. Full of solid throwback riffing and influences full worn on sleeves, Sepulchral Demons isn’t anything groundbreaking, but hot damn does this rock pretty hard. This crew have struck gold and will no doubt become forerunners of one of the hardest hitting scenes in metal. From the cold lands they came. They're on fire at this point: when it comes to raging, speeding, filthy metal, this band are in a league of their own !!

toxikdeath.bandcamp.com

dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com

Review by Paul Caravasi


Bastard Priest - Vengeance (2020)


These maniacs from Sweden show a sense of brutality and groove. Lots of influences by the legendary Nihilist. Listen to it , so you can understand why this is so fkn awesome. It is fucking heavy with the guitars so low tuned and at the same time, very groovy. The vocals are incredible; they are directly from hell in their inhuman growls. The drums are quite essential but extremely catchy and thrash inspired in their continue up tempo. “March into obliteration ” is my favourite one in this album…incredible in the up tempo, stop and go and fast blast beats. The guitars are so crunchy in their down tuned style and the vocals even more obscure. The musicians create rotten melodies, violent and catchy at the same time; every song has its well cast riff that helps you recognize it among the other ones. Unbelievable speed and brutality . The solos are obscure and even better with the chainsaw guitars in the first place. I cannot say that I recommend this to any Swedish death metal fan out there because you should know it very well for its importance and beauty. Neverending violence for my ears!!

bastardpriest.bandcamp.com

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Review by Paul Caravasi