It’s been a hot minute or two since I’ve posted my mostly-sober ramblings — thanks all for those reaching out and checking up on me getting my proverbial shit together here in the year of 2025 CE. I just wish my return to these hallowed halls of all things metal came in tow with a…
Dead Heat – Endless Torment Review
Hailing from Oxnard, California, the crossover outfit Dead Heat have put together a new EP, “Endless Torment“, due July, 28 on Tankcrimes and Tripple-B Records. Pizza Thrash This Is Not Pulling influences from traditional heavy metal, thrash and hardcore, Dead Heat offer a seamless crossover blend that is sure to get your head banging. Clocking…
Municipal Waste’s “Electrified Brain” Review
A band that’s been around for seemingly 47.3 Thrash Metal Years (more commonly known as the year 2001), but a band that has never really drawn me in. Much like their post-Y2K peers (Havok, Violator, Warbringer, et al)…, I’ve never been quite sold on their “D.R.I + Nuclear Assault alcoholic lovechild” NWOUSTM1 vibe. In fact,…
Exodus – “Persona Non Grata” Review
What can be said about bay area thrash legends, Exodus, that hasn’t already been said? “Persona Non Grata” is an album that would feel at home in their 80’s catalog. It starts heavy , mellows in the middle and picks up again towards the end. It is reminiscent of some of their earlier works. Very…
Bestial Invasion – “The Divine Comedy: Inferno” Review
Welcome the Divine Comedy: Inferno to the stage! The latest release by Ukrainian thrash group Bestial Invasion is an audible rollercoaster. Part thrills and part wanting to vomit, Let’s start down this path, shall we? Limbo, Lust, Gluttony and Anger (No, it’s not a roadmap to a terrible Saturday night. )The first 4 tracks are…
