{"id":2156,"date":"2023-07-23T21:09:59","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T04:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/?p=2156"},"modified":"2023-07-23T21:10:02","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T04:10:02","slug":"dead-heat-endless-torment-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sdmetal.org\/msm\/dead-heat-endless-torment-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Dead Heat – Endless Torment Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hailing from Oxnard, California, the crossover outfit Dead Heat<\/em><\/strong> have put together a new EP, “Endless Torment<\/em><\/strong>“, due July, 28 on Tankcrimes<\/a><\/em><\/strong> and Tripple-B Records<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pizza Thrash This Is Not<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Pulling influences from traditional heavy metal, thrash and hardcore, Dead Heat<\/em> <\/strong>offer a seamless crossover blend that is sure to get your head banging. Clocking in at 18 minutes across 5 tracks “Endless Torment” <\/strong><\/em>gives you just enough to chew on while we wait for their next full length. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting off, we have the opening title track, “Endless Torment”<\/em><\/strong>. An energetic banger that doesn’t shy away from the riffs and really sets the tone for the rest of the EP. Jumping to the 3rd Track, “Eyes Of The Real”<\/strong><\/em>, a fist-pumping headbanger that starts of slow but brings the tempo right back up, transitioning to a face-ripping guitar solo by Justin Ton. The next track (and my favorite) Chris Ramos belts his heart out, giving a memorable performance on “Tears Of The Wolf”<\/em><\/strong>, an 80s inspired heavy metal nostalgia-dream invoking all that metal goodness. Rounding off the rhythm section we have solid performances by Vince on bass and Yogie behind the kit; always got to give props when the bass work actually means something by providing depth and layers to the tracks and not just simply duplicating the guitars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not An Endless Torment…<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When I put this EP in my queue, I was not expecting much as I’ve not had much success with crossover or more specifically, hardcore- it’s simply not my bread and butter. Power Trip was enjoyable; but not for extended listens. I like Cro-Mags and D.R.I from time to time, their albums are short and easily digestible. Dead Heat<\/em><\/strong> offer just the right amount of thrash to keep the tracks moving, the right amount of heavy metal to keep it interesting and just enough hardcore that I don’t hate it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With 2 previous full lengths under their belt, if “Endless Torment” <\/strong><\/em>is a preview of what is to come, I’m there for it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you itching to see them live? Well buckle up, cause it’s coming soon. Dead Heat<\/em><\/strong> will be playing at this years SUMMER SLAM presented by The Firm Clothing at CORAZON DEL BARRIO<\/strong> on Saturday, August 19th, 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more info on the event, Brian and Vince interview Nino, the owner of The Firm Clothing<\/a> and sponsor of Summer Slam<\/strong> on the Metal Swap Meet Youtube Channel.<\/a> Tickets and event info available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Fans Of: Power Trip, Cro-Mags, D.R.I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My Rating Scale<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1 Star: STAY AWAY<\/strong>. Far away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 Stars: Major flaws but you gave it a chance. Destined for the bargain bin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Stars: Overall, it\u2019s okay despite some obvious flaws. Fanboys can get enjoyment out of it it but someone who is more critical may have an issue with it. Buy at a discount or while on sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Stars: Nearly perfect. A must listen and well suited to add to your collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Stars: BUY IT NOW<\/strong>, no questions asked. I don\u2019t care if you don\u2019t like [insert genre]\n\n\n\n

My Rating: 4\/5<\/div>
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Check out “Endless Torment” <\/strong><\/em>below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n