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| #FOR FANS OF: Thrash/Death |
This band reminds me a lot of older Metallica, but not as raw. The lead
guitar is a real treat too, really well played. The only thing that
really is off is the production quality. I would've given the album a
much higher rating if it would've sound-wise have been better. But the
music is great, that's what hits home with me. The guitars are awesome
the chunkiness of the main riffs dominates. And the vocals are
tolerable, kind of a hoarse throat to it. Everything seems to fit into
place with the songwriting. I'm surprised that this album has no
so many reviews. They're still active too the band is I'm not sure
why no one has written about this.
Instead of leads that end up
nowhere in the music, here they seem to fit in well. They're pretty
technical. And the main guitars are HEAVY. But they're catchy, too. I
really liked these rhythms they pretty much were fit in good with the
vocals. Some of the riffs sound a lot like Metallica (as I've said) but
they have their own twist to them. Some even a groove feel. But still
thick and heavy. I really like the vocals, too. So in effect, these
guys know how to write some good music. If they would've done a better
production sound, these guys would have higher rating from me. But
maybe that's what they wanted in this recording.
A lot of thrash
metal bands have leads that really go nowhere. But this band seems to
fit them well with the music. Bands like Warbringer, Fusion Bomb, et al
have strong rhythms but aren't as apt in the leads for thrash metal
music. This here isn't too sloppy, in fact, it's very well played out.
These other bands have a good feel to their music they just need better
lead guitar work. This is what makes or breaks an album. To me, if
the leads are sloppy, they put a damper on the main guitars. Crucified
Mortals hits home with their leads on this one. They're not super
technical but they are played with precision.
Get this CD from
Hell's Headbangers because I don't think it's offered on Amazon, I'm not
entirely certain. If you get the digital files, do it on Bandcamp if
they have this one featured there. It still sounds better to me on CD. Plus you're supporting music not letting CD's die out. Of course,
there's going to be a time when CD's will still be in high demand
because record stores are few and far between. I would have to say that
I'm glad I bought this album without a priori knowledge of the band at
all! Check this band out if you're into thrash metal. It's worth it,
ever minute you'll savor! (Death8699)
(Hells Headbangers Records - 2016)
Score: 72
Score: 72
https://crucified-mortals.bandcamp.com/album/psalms-of-the-dead-choir