By: Ross Gnarly
As “Circle of Abomination” begins, I can hear a mixture of Toxic Holocaust-style thrash and hardcore punk. The combination creates a sound that I am absolutely loving. The riffing is fast and brutal. The drumming is complex while not being overwhelming and the vocals are sharp yells instead of screaming. All of this in the mix is incredible. Beginning around 1:45, the song slows down to a steady chugging with a fantastic lead guitar line. The vocals are much more grim around this section. If this track signifies what this band is about, I see this band getting major points from me. Amazing opening track.
“Weaving Death” opens with another shredding guitar riff. Still a bit thrash-y but with more hardcore influence than the first track. This main riff is extremely catchy. The vocals remain the same, shrieks and yells. The drumming is a technical with d-beat influence. This track is short but sweet. Oh, so sweet. This band remind me of someone, but I can’t put my finger on it. Great track, though. [Continue Reading]