Tag: thrash metal

HELL'S THRASH HORSEMEN „Going Sane”

Drawing influences from all the usual suspects (SLAYER, ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT and the like), Russia-based thrash monsters (in case their name didn't give it away) HELL'S THRASH HORSEMEN have created a debut full-length release of sturdy, solid tracks. “Going Sane” is a hate-filled and turbulent record – Alexander Ivanov spits out lines like “Mass murder is quite easy” (is it?) and something about injecting amphetamine, so you know you're in for a treat.

EXODUS „Exhibit B: The Human Condition”

Exodus have developed a taste for subtle intros as of late, thus explaining the soothing start to “The Ballad Of Leonard And Charles” that fires our anticipation before the brutal stuff commences. As the dueling guitar leads pave the way for the machinegun percussion, Exodus careen headlong into epic territory as Rob Dukes, Gary Holt, and the rest of the gang deliver ultraviolent thrash with all guns blazing.

TESTAMENT „The Formation Of Damnation”

Two years since they rejoined the scene, Testament hardly need an introduction anymore. What else can be said of the Bay Area fivesome? They belong to a hallowed pantheon whose current work has eclipsed even their past ‘classics.’ Such is the case with “The Formation Of Damnation,” a mammoth comeback where most of the original lineup have buried their past grievances to reinvigorate the band’s interrupted legacy.
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TENET „Sovereign”

The odd bit of trivia about Tenet is they formed back in 1996 but never got off the ground due to conflicting schedules and near-zero commitment, besides all the members being busy with Strapping Young Lad at the time. With Strapping out of commission for some years now, founder Glen Avelais has finally brought his side project to life and what an awesome resuscitation it is, considering the talent who fill Tenet’s ranks.

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