Skip to main content

Warbeast: Destroy


Warbeast: Destroy
   Looks like you'll need to go and grab your patch covered battle jacket and nail studded whristbands. Why? because Thrash is back.
   You would be right in thinking that Thrash-metal never really went away. That being said, the sub-genre wasn't in the best of health around the turn of the millennium. With the wave of new blood bands such as Evile, Municipal Waste, Toxic Holocaust and Warbeast, Thrash-Metal is riding high once again. Warbeast's latest offering, Destroy, just emphasises the current strength of Metal. 
   If Destroy does represent the state and condition of our beloved Metal world, then clearly this world is stronger than it has ever been. Warbeast had set the bar very high for themselves with their debut, Krush the Enemy, but I ashore you that Destroy will not leave you disappointed. You may ask "can Warbeast really beat their own heavyweight hitters like We Are The Vultures and Self Will Run Riot?" and the answer is a resounding, Yes. From the opening instrumental track "Cryogenic Thawout", you can tell that your in for a treat. As the album progresses through limb flailing Thrash anthems such as "Nightmare In The Sky" and "Nobody", your brain will be mercilessly battered. Battered by a combination of the furious headbanging and windmilling that Destroy induces, and the barrage of infectious lyrical lines and riffs that are guaranteed to become lodged in your ears and mind for many months. 
   The strong and commanding vocals are still as dominant as on debut Krush the Enemy, but its the instrumentals that truly claim superiority on Destroy. The riffs are just indescribably incredible. Tracks like "Warbeast", "The Day That..." and title track "Destroy" present Metal mastery at its highest. The closest possible comparison would be to say that Warbeast's sound is 25% Destruction, 25% Testament, 25% Death Angel and 25% Pantera. Whoever Warbeast may have been influenced by, with albums like Destroy and Krush The Enemy these guys will be inspiring generations of Metal-Heads for years to come.

Thanks for reading!!!
Feel free to comment or ask any questions
    

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

No Nonsense Metal: Top 10 Albums Of 2013!

No Nonsense Metal  Top 10 Albums Of 2013!    2013 has proven to be a monumental year for extreme music. We have witnessed the return of some of the greatest pioneering acts Metal music has ever seen, as well as a succession of future legends solidifying their place within our realms. It is fair to say that 2013 holds some of the best Metal releases of all time, but within it also resides some of the most spectacular misfires ever to insult mortal eardrums. Focusing on the positive aspects of the years releases, here is a round up of 10 albums that 2013 shall truly be remembered for. Undoubtedly, this list of albums will (and should) be fairly predictable, reminding you of the incredible strides extreme music has made within the last year. However, it should also highlight just how much can change within a 365 day stretch, and just how much Metal music can terraform within that time. So lets hope 2014 lives up to the achievements of 2013. Bring on the...
8 comments
Read more

BEAST IN BLACK: DARK CONNECTION

  BEAST IN BLACK:  DARK CONNECTION     Bombastic, heavy, wild and fun, Dark Connection is everything that any obliging listener can expect to hear from Finnish whippersnappers Beast In Black.      Saturated with synths, electronics and plenty of twiddling guitars, the album has a very European (or more specifically Scandinavian) Pop vibe, more prevalent here than on Beast In Black's previous efforts. That said, there is no shortage of cracking riffs, slamming drums and impressive vocals.     Kicking off in dramatic fashion, " Blade Runner " offers up an seizure inducing blur of riffs and crazed keys. Sounding like a disco injected Judas Priest, " Bella Donna " is bizzare yet undeniably infectious and catchy. With a great sing-along chorus, crunchy Metallic riffs and an abundance of synths and keys, " Highway To Mars " is another groovy staple. Offering a little more heaviness, " Hardcore " pounds and thunders along like a softer Sab...
Post a Comment
Read more

HAMMERFALL: RENEGADE 2.0 - 20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION

  HAMMERFALL: RENEGADE 2.0     Commemorating the 20th anniversary of their seminal 3rd album, Sweden's Power Metal kings  Hammerfall have given Renegade a face-lift, remixed and repackaged as Renegade 2.0. This is a special anniversary presentation that is certain to satisfy the hammer wielding masses, complete with stunning new artwork and tonnes of bonus content.     The beautifully presented triple disc boxset edition includes the 2020 remix edition of Renegade, along with a second CD which contains the original 2000 version of the album as well as bonus tracks taken from the Renegade single and The Templar Renegade Crusades EP. It doesn't stop there though, as the third disc is a DVD of The Templar Renegade Crusades which compiles live footage from around the world, along with other footage and clips essential to any die-hard fans collection.     The 2020 remix of Renegade by the legendary Fredrik Nordström does this fine album ...
Post a Comment
Read more