Crusher - Endless Torment
Thrash metal from the Ukraine is not that common, but boy is it welcome. Crusher live up to their name, they have a vibrant sound, akin to Tankard, Testament and classic era-Slayer (and they cover ‘Jesus Saves’ with a respectable and commendable level of enthusiasm), this is kick up the arse for all the other thrash bands who have rested in their Loral’s and because generic and lazy. Indeed, Crusher stand out primarily for the adrenaline you get from this recording. ‘On the Needle’ introduces you to Crusher’s world. With a passion for breakneck chugging guitar work, the speed stakes are also tested and they result in being triumphant. ‘Thrasher in Hell’ really pick its moments, the final track and what a track, this really does sound like a classic band, the guitar run into before the “bridge”, tried and tested and defined in the 1980’s, but I love their inclusion here. The only thing that I really find strange is the artwork, it is a little confusing and it does not look too serious, but hey, something’s don’t please all the people all the time. The drums are also sometimes a little thin, the snare that is, but it does mix classic Noise records era thrash, German style, even the inclusion of some progressive sounds to the guitar passages cover all of the relevant genre defined tags. What I like about this album especially is its ability to gel everything that has come before together into one complete package for the enthusiastic thrash fan.
Sometimes a little rough around the edges, ‘Endless Torment’ is a quality thrash statement, it covers all those laid down rules and uses melody to power up the EU thrash influences, especially its speed in some parts of the release. One thing, out of another surge of thrash albums listened too lately this one stands out for its ability to gel together the sounds of one of the most important genres within this thing we call heavy metal. Crusher are a worthy addition to your collection, but don’t expect a big modern production, this album is drenched in history and that really is a good thing in my book.
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Sometimes a little rough around the edges, ‘Endless Torment’ is a quality thrash statement, it covers all those laid down rules and uses melody to power up the EU thrash influences, especially its speed in some parts of the release. One thing, out of another surge of thrash albums listened too lately this one stands out for its ability to gel together the sounds of one of the most important genres within this thing we call heavy metal. Crusher are a worthy addition to your collection, but don’t expect a big modern production, this album is drenched in history and that really is a good thing in my book.
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- Intro
- On The Needle
- Den Of Inquity
- Politishit
- Endless Torment
- Skatanic Ride
- Jesus Saves (cover Slayer)
- Living For…
- Thrasher In Hell
Label: http://metalscrap.org.ua
Reviewer: twansibon
Mar 6, 2012
Mar 6, 2012
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Allerjen - Equilibrium
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