“Formerly known as Death on Fire, Assimilator plays an interesting style of thrashy, Gothenburg melodeath. This year, these Indiana boys have decided to drop the previous moniker and swap it for the latter. Why? Apparently, with their new name comes a deeper exploration into the thrash world.” Borg to rock.
“I love to hear a band adjust their sound slightly and deliver a better product than the previous record. Vox Populi is utterly unmemorable. So, when I grabbed the thrashy Exile, I was concerned. But seconds into the opener, ‘Victims of Conquest,’ all doubt faded.” Vicious Intent.
“Splintered Throne hails from Portland, Oregon, and while The Greater Good of Man is their third full-length album, it’s something of a fresh start for the band. After founding member and longtime vocalist Brian Garrison left, the band brought celebrated blues singer Lisa Mann into the fold, and it doesn’t take long for her to prove that she’s more than a match for Splintered Throne’s heavy/power/hard rock formula.” Chairkiller.
