This three-song tape features some heavy thrash with plenty of distortion and crunch, but feature vocals of death--which some folks may or may not like--somewhere in between Kurt Bachman and Lemmy of Motorhead. The guitars have a way of stealing the show here, though. The rhythms are pretty tight and solid, and then the leads are pretty tasty wah-wah or ditty-ditty-ditty diversions. Many of the classic speed metal riffs are recycled here and, because they're done with a certain degree of competence, they're enjoyable. Overall, somewhat hefty thrash with some decent crunch, but lousy production. The songs are decent, with growling vocals. "Plagued" jumps out first, with some darn good riffs chuggin' along at a speed metal pace. "Prophet of Death" comes screaming next, with all-out heavy hooks that command some respect. Don't be surprised if you hear a lot more noise from this artist. For ordering info, write: 44380 Acacia Tr, Harris MN 55032.
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Heaven's Metal #41Reviewed by Doug Van PeltThis is one heavy tape of tunes (7 in all) that rates as competent speed metal. "Misrepresented Representation" is not as redundant musically as the title sounds. In fact, the riff here is top notch, giving way to some very fluid leads atop a melodic picking rhythm. Crunch is the main theme here in this song--as well as on the entire full-length of this tape. The authority of the vocal delivery…Similar sounding releases
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