Holy peak German thrash. I never really got this album until now, but damn this album is insane. Such variety along with such a skilled crew. I liked Go and Live… Stay and Die, but this is even better.

Favs: Precious Existence, Conversation, War, Brain Damage, Love Song, Never Die, Metal Law

8mo

Solomon Grundy

One of the lesser-known, truly under-rated and under-appreciated gems of the OG Thrash era. The riffs on here are fucking awesome. Every tune has its own thing going on, and nothing ever feels stale or samey. The band easily moves between technical Thrash Metal tunes where the riffs move and angle, to straight-forward ripping Thrash (see album closer "Metal Law" for an example). The production is on point as all the instruments are discernable and the album has a punch and vibe that ... read more

1mo

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