Suzaku Avenue "Interiors" Review

Hailing from Dublin,Ireland Suzaku Avenue are a relatively new band and it shows on this their debut EP Interiors but don't let that put you off listening to it, as there's a lot of potential in what they're trying to achieve.

Diegesis is a fantastic song to kick off procedings,an absolute rip-roaring track with Varying Vocal styles ranging from viciously aggressive to clean singing backed up by an excellent wall of sound in a way similar to Dillinger Escape Plan. Enabler(Modest Proposal) follows along the same template as the opening track along with lyrical content about relationship issues. Third track I Think I Know What This Is About is a Hauntingly Epic track(almost hitting the 10 minute mark),with a lot of emotion and feeling touching on relationship woes & frustrations. Final track Second-Order is a fitting ending to a somewhat worthwhile EP, Suzaku Avenue may well be learning their craft but they sure as hell offer a lot of on this EP.

The Underlying current of social urban decay,social & relationship issues running throughout the EP only further feed the urge to want to hear what the band has to offer in the future,in ending the band show plenty of honesty,emotion & feeling on this release, Traits that make you want to see the band achieve a high level of success in the future.

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https://suzakuavenue.bandcamp.com/

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Toxica "Ahogados En Contaminacion" Review

 

Hailing From Argentina Toxica came into existence in 2013 and play a ferociously heavy brand of Thrash Metal, so far they've released an EP "Egoismo Autodestructivo" and a split with Code Red entitled "Caceria/Warzone" and this their debut full length "Ahogados En Contaminacion".

All the tracks(lyrically) are sang in the bands native tongue Spainish but don't let that deter you from giving it a blast as the album is fantastic, Just like their South American contemporaries Violator Toxica are a band that pay homage to the Old School Style Thrash Metal taking influence from the likes of Exodus & Death Angel, The blend of aggressive vocal attack,razor sharp riffs,blistering solos & socio-political lyrics will keep the listener constantly engaged.

I recommend any fan of Old School Style Thrash Metal to buy this album and get totally emersed in it,the band have a massive amount of potential and could be set for a very bright future, I for one am very excited to hear what the band has to offer us with future releases.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO FOR "TERRORISMO FINANCIADO" IN THE LINK BELOW
https://youtu.be/20MhlWz6Dq0

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https://witchesbrewthrashes.bandcamp.com/album/ahogados-en-contaminacion

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Yurt "Yurt III - Molluskkepokk" Review

 Hailing from Dublin, Irelands Yurt rose from the ashes of existence in 2006, spawning with them a brand of Progressive Space Rock that is here to bring you on an audio sonic assault of the senses. The Sonic Elders of Yurt have spoken and you will take heed.

 From the moment you hear that space infused intro of A Lesion in The Chrysalis you know you're about to listen to something truly special & unique,despite the epic length of the songs there's a basic structure to the musicianship which is extremely effective without having the unwanted trait of been over indulgent usually associated with Progressive music,the band also add a very aggressive twin vocal attack that i've never heard in most Progressive music i've listened to over the years. every song on offer is brilliantly executed making the album as a whole almost flawless.

 In ending i for one love this album and highly recommend people give it numerous listens,you're not likely to hear one that has originality, fantstic production & stellar musicianship, Yurt are an absolute breath of fresh air and deserve all the adulation & recognition they get.


CHECK OUT THE TRACK "PARASITIC CABAL" IN THE LINK BELOW
https://youtu.be/W3DPfSO2XXM

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Evil Force "Banging On The Pentagram" Review

Hellacious Thrash/Speed Metal from Paragauy, Five Piece Evil Force formed in 2005 and have released alot of splits(with the likes of Pyoveli, Under Assault & Necrolisis),EP's and two full length albums including this one "Banging On The Pentagram".

Evil Force play a brand of Thrash/Speed Metal in the vein of  early Destruction, Venom & Razor. This album is a solid all killer no filler headbanger with alot of quality & stellar musicianship,despite the fact that they pay homage to such legendary bands they are in no way generic or boring, in fact in some aspects they do it better then their peers;standout tracks include Banging on The Pentagram, Southern Armageddon, Toxic Warfare, Under Oracle's Design & Offering To Horus(Instrumental). As a whole the album is extremely good & well worth a listen(or more).

A Full On Thrash Metal Armageddon, Full of great musicianship with a homage to the Old School Style.
KEEP IT METAL KEEP IT TRUE THRASH TIL DEATH!!!!!!



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Steelballs "Steelballs" Review

Hailing from Beunos Aries, Argentina,this is the debut release form 80's inspired Power/Speed Metal band Steelballs.

this EP has all the hallmarks of classic 80's Power/Speed Metal,highly influenced by legends such as Blind Guardian, Helloween, Accept, Manowar & Grave Digger; Consisting of three original tracks and a cover of the Helloween track Starlight, the EP may be short but sure as hell has all the trademarks of quality Power/Speed Metal,it's really uplifting, fun,anthemic, full of raw energy and personality.

All in all this is a fantastic EP,a full on Leather Clad,Sword Weilding Heavy Metal Attack

KEEP IT TRUE KEEP IT METAL!!!!!!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ULblH4Aszo

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Stormdeath "Time To Destroy" Review

Sweden has spawned many Legendary Death & Black Metal bands throughout the years but they're not known to be a hotbed for Thrash Metal. Formed in 2008 Stormdeath have released two EP's and this gem of an album Time To Destroy.

Stormdeath  offer a alcohol fueled,destructive, raw & blistering brand of Thrash Metal that's a must for fans of Old School Slayer, Venom, Destruction & Motorhead. every track on offer is very anthemic while also adding that special old school thrash metal vibe. The Most memorable tracks on the album(For me) are We Are The Devils, Time To Destroy, Pay The Price & Accursed,but i'm sure most of the album tracks will be to everyones liking.

In Ending i'm looking forward to hearing more Thrashtastic shenanigans form Stormdeath  in the future and in the meantime i'll blast this slab of quality until their next release.

THRASH TIL DEATH KEEP IT METAL KEEP IT TRUE!!!!!

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https://youtu.be/xGu385z8wb4
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SpiritBell "Guided By Evil Light" Review

Hailing from Hungary SpiritBell are a traditional Heavy Metal band,the band formed in 2010 during that time the released three demos, then they were on a brief hiatus from 2013 til 2016 and then released this EP.

Opening track The Nameless Soldier is a solid in your face headbanger with strong doom elements and a vocal style somewhat similar to early Accept,this seems to be a running theme throughout the album, i'm not saying this is a bad thing for the band to do,nothing wrong with paying homage to someone as legendary as Udo Dirkschneider; Furthermore this is a pretty solid release with a lot of quality on offer including tracks such as Desert Ghost, The Flying Dutchman, Breath Of The Raven & the added bonus of a cover of the Cirith Ungol track Doomed Planet.

Hopefully the band can get a consistent run of writing newer material as a few of the tracks on this release previously appeared on their demo releases, nonetheless this release is well worth giving a listen as it shows how the bands sound has progressed on each release,
KEEP IT METAL KEEP IT TRUE!!!!!



Album Available to Buy at the link below
https://witchesbrewthrashes.bandcamp.com/album/guided-by-evil-light