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90
Despite Bolt Thrower's limitations, this is a CD that seasoned thrash fans will find invigorating.
9y
80
Despite the slightly repetitive songwriting, "War Master" remains an excellent effort, based on interesting musical performance from a band that finally found its identity.
3y
Intro... Unleashed (Upon Mankind) begins with an ambient entrance. After about a minute it hits with a standard but solid classic riff, very much in their wheelhouse already. I like the structure here it, picks up nicely. A solid beginning, the solo is fun.
What Dwells Within doubles down on their classic formula. Lovely riff ro start here, nice and groovy. Another solid no frills experience. The Shreds Of Sanity is more straightforward and shreddy to begin. I enjoy the slow groove put into ... read more
The early 90's saw a thrashy form of Death Metal emerge and many new ideas being tested in the field. War Master feels like just a few too many ideas crammed together on each song. So much is trying to be said that there is no real distinction from one track to the next, just a series of riffs pasted together to form a shreddy and energetic mix, albeit cluttered.
Wow what was I missing out all of these years? This is just incredible, now I can't wait to listen to their entire discography.
The early 90's saw a thrashy form of Death Metal emerge and many new ideas being tested in the field. War Master feels like just a few too many ideas crammed together on each song. So much is trying to be said that there is no real distinction from one track to the next, just a series of riffs pasted together to form a shreddy and energetic mix, albeit cluttered.
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Track List
| 1 | Intro... Unleashed (Upon Mankind) 6:13 | 83 |
| 2 | What Dwells Within 4:18 | 87 |
| 3 | The Shreds of Sanity 3:27 | 91 |
| 4 | Profane Creation 5:32 | 91 |
| 5 | Final Revelation 3:56 | 84 |
| 6 | Cenotaph 4:04 | 94 |
| 7 | War Master 4:17 | 95 |
| 8 | Rebirth of Humanity 4:01 | 91 |
| 9 | Afterlife 6:01 | 85 |
Total Length: 41 minutes
