The End A.D. - It's All In Your Head (EP 2021)

It's been a while I reviewed a release like this. The End A.D. from Pennsylvania is a mixed experience, but mostly positive, the songs on this EP are hard-hitting and captivating, and more or less constitute the blueprint on how to perform a mix between Punk and Metal with female vocals. The songs are performed in such a fierce manner, which is probably best suited for live playing, and mosh pits. This EP is basically just a barrage of violent and well executed music, but there is no way you will be able to sit still through even the first track. "Death Cult" the first track, in my opinion it makes you want to chug a Beer and then break it over someone's head. The cover of Deep Purple's "Bloodsucker" is awesome too.The production is excellent, highlighting the guitar-drum interplay very nicely. The songs are short, to the point, and well-thought-out. The whole thing is only like 15 minutes, well worth hearing. No pretense, no bullshit, Just cool music. All in all a really cool EP.

theendad.bandcamp.com

Review by Paul Caravasi

Cruel Bomb - Man Made ( EP 2022)

“Man Made” is EP number three for Pennsylvania thrashers Cruel Bomb. They still thrives on beating the listener over the head with as many riffs as they can fit into a four-minute songs. Tracks like “Dogs of War” and “Bombed Squad” have sections that seem to just unleash pure vocal rage, courtesy of  frontman Brandon James.The end result is quite satisfying, and takes this EP to the next level. From a production standpoint, “Man Made” absolutely nails it. The sound on this EP is massive and truly pushes Cruel Bomb’s sound to the next level. “Man Made” is a much more mature version of the band’s debut EP. The overall product sounds incredibly professional, and is the result of a band who knows exactly what they’re going for. This is one of the best realizations of modern thrash Metal!

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cruelbomb570.bandcamp.com

Review by Paul Caravasi