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Benediction - Beyond the Veil (of the Gray Mare)
Hailing from the UK, these dudes usually play death metal, and have historically done so since 89. But I made this my pick for today simply cuz this is straight up a death/thrash track. A bit formulaic and predictable but I don't find myself skipping it when it comes around on shuffle. Solid track imo.
Lååz Rockit - Mob Justice
Classic Bay Area thrash, like a mix between Anthrax and Metal Church. Great guitar sound and decently written.
You're definitely right that the album covers are similar. xD
Krokus - Headhunter
Swiss old guard in the heavy metal/hard rock sector of music, once again another explosive album opener in practiced SPEED METAL fashion. Reminds me a bit of Judas Priest's Exciter from Stained Class, especially with the double bass intro.
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LMFAO how the fuck did I not self correct my own upload, thanks for noticing it, I'll edit and fix it 🤣
Great pick for an upload today lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=761omTae1No
great explanation, TLDW: came from a hardcore punk band named Dishcarge in the 80s, and in this track, it's the style of drumming right at the 27 second mark. It's a common enough style to give it its own name xD
Honestly it feels weird saying community owner or manager, and you're definitely more than just a mod lol plus we're all fans of metal here so overlord sounded justifiably fitting in a corny, over-the-top kind of way xD
Allegaeon - Accelerated Evolution
My top fave track from Allegaeon's first album. Felt like these guys just came out of nowhere. Also love when new bands try new shit mixed in with thier typical genres, like the mid section to this song.
Gojira - Remembrance
Easily one of the biggest bands today with fantastic environmental messages and the music kicks major ass too. This is my top track from their second album.
Flotsam and Jetsam - No Place For Disgrace
Opener to their second album, arguably superior to their first, this track comes out swinging, only to relent in the passage before the solo. Fantastic thrash metal with hints of power metal that don't drag it down - I wish they kept this quality throughout their career.
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Exodus - Scar Spangled Banner
Sneaky second upload today, and a nod to our community's overlord Serp! Figure this is a fantastic representation of today's bullshit - exhausting and soon to be bloodied. On behalf of the Americans that see reason, I apologize to the rest of the free world.
Anyway this track and album tear up some ass so enjoy!
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Accept - Fast as a Shark
Legendary 80's Teutonic heavy metal band opened their 4th album (arguably their greatest) with a speed metal track, as many often do, to get the adrenaline flowing. Another fucking classic.
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Black Breath - Sentenced to Life
Death metal, crossover thrash, and crust punk all come together to create this healthy dose of aggression. Reminds me a ton of Entombed mixed with shitloads of D-beats lol - great moshin shit.
Nice, a fairly newer modern extreme band that shares a home with one of my all time faves The Crown; both are from Trollhätten! I'll have to go see these guys when I visit next time
Been on a Ghoul kick recently? xD Not complaining, I'm glad you're bringing these kickass tracks to my attention!
Gwar - Lot Lizard
Havent really paid any attention to newer Gwar since the vocalist passed, but this happened to pop up in my daily recommends and I made it my pick here today. This particular track is some crossover thrash with lots of unserious punk attitude lol. I'll have to check out the rest of this EP when it drops later on if this song is any indication of the quality.
Absolutely loooove Inquisition Symphony! Whne I burned cds for random distribution during my school days, I also had a list of epic instrumentals. Inquisition Symphony, The Ultra-Violence, all four of pre Black album Metallica instrumentals plus Metal Church's Merciless Onslaught, and I'm sure there's one or two more I forgot. xD
Cavalera Conspiracy - Escape to the Void (Re-Recorded)
A Sepultura classic that's been rerecorded with the Cavalera bros. Love this era of death/thrash and a lot of the music has been respected with this final modern release of their "Third World Trilogy" rerecordings. Voice has a crazy reverb on it, but that's literally my only gripe that I got over pretty quickly lol.
lmao this is some fine Groove-laden thrash! Sorta reminds me of the time Cronos did a song with Dave Grohl
Haha, good luck! >:D
Testament - The New Order
I am back, and with my return I bring classic Bay Area thrash!
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Was jammin and groovin to it and then it ended, "Aw man, that's it??" xD
Angelripper's sounding closer and closer to Tom Araya with every release, apart from when he goes lower lol. Looking forward to this!
Liege Lord - Master Control
Power/speed metal band that sounds a lot like Artillery and Metal Church! Giving you my pick for today this album's titular track, Master Control. Tight and excellently written, this is the last album they made - and through a few breakups here and there, they're still together as of this post.
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I will be absent for about a week, as I'm going on a little vacation and won't have access to my usual stuff! I wish you all the best and take care till I return - expect an upload next Wednesday!!
Havok - Death Is an Illusion
Havok still bringing the bacon on their latest EP, today's pick is probably the best from it though. They add some technical thrash flavors to this, but it's still definitely Havok.
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Urne - Serpent & Spirit
Opening titular track from these progressive stoner metalheads' debut. And what an explosive debut they have. I especially love the slower midsection of the track where it builds up to an emotional finish, almost giving a black metal vibe. On and on, on and on, it flows.
Shaarimoth - Lord of Putrefaction
Norwegian blackened death metal dripping with tons of atmosphere. Shaarimoth dwell and thrive in deep obscurity. One of my recent favorites to crop up over the past decade.
Motörhead - Overkill
An all-time classic, doubt it needs any introduction. This speed metal track has influenced so many acts old and modern, and continues to be one hell of a banger to this day. Punishing double bass throughout, tons of classic solos, and the iconic voice of God himself. Nothing beats the classics.
Ah that blows man. At least you're going to that other big one!
Hell yea, glad you appreciate it lol. Remember coming across this and thinkin it is directly up your alley. What with the purposely shitty production and such. It's art that way!
Hellripper - The Nuckalevee
Got some blackened speed metal today! Opener for Hellripper's 3rd full length album. Great sound, awesome speed. Good shit lol.
Unique and sounding great, I gotta go through their discography some time haha.
Riot V - Thundersteel
Underground heavy/power metal band opened up this epic album with a speed metal song, so have this as my pick today! Catchy and fun, expect the expected tho, there's nothing new here - though it is a fantastic example of this genre.
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Beekeeper - Vegeta
Fairly newer thrash band from San Diego, fronted by a woman with ferocity! Today's pick is their homage to notorious DBZ villain/anti-hero prince Vegeta lol.
This is totally your style! I think I still prefer Belgium's Schizophrenia - death thrash all the way for me lol.
I'm so proud!
!lemmysilver
lol