We haven’t had any old school Swedish death for awhile, so here’s some of that! Nominon does that beloved, old school style, but with much more thrashing, crashing, bashing and harassing. It sure is speedy, but is it good?
Slayer
Paragon – Force of Destruction Review
Steel Druhm heard the cries for more power metal and now he’s running amok with power reviews! This time its Germany’s long toiling speedsters, Paragon. They put the “power” in power metal and Mr. Steel surely appreciates that since there’s quite a power shortage in his neck of the woods.
Grave – Endless Procession of Souls Review
Retro-thrash, retro-death, will the present ever stop being the past?? Well, at least it’s Grave doing what Grave does, so I shant complain. Nasty, slimy death from Sweden can always crash on my couch (after I put down some plastic).
Dew-Scented – Icarus Review
F.A.G.’s tolerance for thrash and Mick Jagger have reached critical mass. Will this be the review to send him over the edge into a meltdown of Chernobyly portions??
Testament – Dark Roots of Earth Review
Testament is back with a big thrash album that may or may not be based on Gears of War. Only the most high-end skull tanks will do for this event!
Dust Bolt – Violent Demolition Review
Hop in your skull tank! Break out your brewskis! We’re back with more re-thrash in the shape of Kreator worshipping Dust Bolt!
Fastkill – Bestial Thrashing Bulldozer Review
F.A.G. isn’t too sure about the merits of the retro-thrash movement, so naturally, he invented a drinking game!
Havok – Point of No Return EP Review
Hey, Havok is back! I know everybody thinks we review far too much retro thrash (or was it Mexican murder ballads?), but Havok is at the top of the movement and excels at what they do.
Exumer – Fire & Damnation Review
Here’s a reunion album I did NOT expect to see in my promo bin.
Terrorizer – Hordes of Zombies Review
A word to the wise. Never forget the Angry Metal Law of Diminishing Returns™, because it’s a cold, remorseless bitch.