Terrorizer - Hordes of Zombies

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#FOR FANS OF: Death/Grind, Napalm Death

Brutal and fast, this full-length covers it all. With a female guitarist that whales on the riff-writing. She didn't appear on their newer release the 'Caustic Attack' which is unfortunate. The vocals are totally guttural and fit well with the music. They're definitely grind on here with death metal vocals. The riffs are dynamite and spellbinding. The music is what hits home with me. I've found the riffs not only fast, but catchy as well. They set the tone for the whole album. And Pete behind the set is right on target (as usual). They don't call him "Commando" without reason. He's way dynamite on here as well!

The sound quality was top notch on here as well. I'm surprised that they didn't get higher ratings on this one. It's a a lot like older Napalm Death of the 90's. The riffs sound a little like those of Napalm back then before they just turned to noise-core.

The music is what took it away for me. The songs are just fast and ferocious as well as noteworthy! I like the voice mixed with the guitar. They knew what they were doing in an approach to this record. They are without Jesse (RIP 2006) and Oscar who forgot all the lyrics so I've heard. I'm not sure if he does vocals for any metal bands anymore. I don't really have any complaints about this release. I'm just bummed that their status is "On Hold" meaning basically they're done. I'm giving the album a "73" and I said in my previous review of their newer release 'Caustic Attack' the same rating. Both are pretty much equally good.

If you're a fan of death/grind then this album is for you. It has all the elements and characteristics of what a death/grind release is supposed to sound like. And not discounting female guitarists she was really good and tight. Wish that she played on their follow-up! (Death8699)

(Season of Mist - 2012)
Score: 73

https://terrorizer.bandcamp.com/album/hordes-of-zombies

Terrorizer - Caustic Attack

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#FOR FANS OF: Grind/Death

They've got some pretty good riffs here, though I like 'Hordes of Zombies' more. This is still a good release! I've enjoyed the whole of it. The death metal/grindcore mix. The music has some catchy songs. The guitars are brutal but catchy. I enjoyed this whole release. It's too bad Jesse isn't around anymore (RIP 2006), they would've probably sounded even better. 'World Downfall' was a monument in the death/grind beginnings. Their last album featured a female guitar player who smoked. This time around a little different lineup but still right on target. The songs are brutal and the vocals (no more Oscar) are right alongside the music. This release clocks in at around 43 minutes.

I'm not much with the lyrical concepts but the songwriting (guitar, bass and drums) are magnificent. They keep up the pace the whole way through. No surprise with Pete behind the set he's trained in this!

I like how Lee smokes on here. Not many lead guitar parts just tremolo picking galore on the rhythm bits. These songs just hit home with me. The vocals sound like traditional death metal voice as it should sound. There are no let up really with the speed. Takes an awful lot of stamina to keep at this pace that they have. It's too bad the band is "On Hold" right now because they've put together some great albums in their career in the music industry. I'll still remain a fan for always. They've put together some really intriguing guitar parts and the drums are solid. I'm all for this one, though I've given it a "73" rating because the riffs could've been a bit better.

Production quality was top notch all the music was audible. The songs I mean all of them were catchy. They've shown the metal community that death/grind is still alive! And no one can kill the genre(s). I'm all for getting this one on CD which I did.

Some songs that I want to refer you to are "Conflict and Despair", "The Downtrodden", and "Sharp Knives." I like this whole album, but those are some highlights and a little bit better compositions with an added kick to them. Enjoy! (Death8699)

(The End Records - 2018)
Score: 73

http://www.terrorizergrindcore.net/