Just a quick note to say a friend of mine Anders has done two reviews this time around I hope he will be able to help out in future updates but time will tell.His main favorite genres are thrash,death metal and progressive rock/metal
Regards
Patrick
Hazzerd-Misleading Evil cd {World War Now Rec.}
Canada's thrash metal scene is going strong with Hazzerd's debut release out now.Misleading Evil is eight songs of violent and extremly fast old-school thrashing mayhem.The vocals are high pitched thrash metal screams mixed with some calmer more controlled well sung parts mixed in with the music.For the most part the guitars are played at a aggressively fast pace.The guitarist does write and play some well written solo's and mid paced patterns used in a few of the tracks.If you are a fan of the early 80's thrash metal scene then defintly pick up a copy of Hazzerd's debut release today.
Label Contacts
http://www.worldwarnowrecords.com/
https://www.facebook.com/worldwarnowrecords/
Band Contacts
https://www.facebook.com/HazzerdThrash
Mason - "Impervious" - 2017 (Review by Anders Circumcised Without Consent)
I only knew of this band from the recent Annihilator tour they supported. I didn't check them out, 'til this monster of an album was tossed to me by good ol' Patrick (the guy that runs this site, of course)! I figured I'd give it a shot and am pleasantly surprised that I like it, thus far! Instantly, I'm reminded of a combination of TestAmenT and Death Angel. I would think they are big influences on Mason. The production on this beast is superb. Modern, for sure - but not annoyingly so. Fuck yeah! This is the kind of THRASH I like! I can see why Jeff Waters invited them on a trek with Annihilator this past summer. There's a little Exodus thrown in there for "good measure", as well. If this is considered a "retro-thrash" band - they've done a great job of not sounding like one! The title track has a neat atmosphere that reminds me - vaguely - of Charred Walls of the Damned (one of my new favorite bands). Can't go wrong with that! Apologies for so many "other band" references - but we METAL fans all know the various "greats" that have tread the way for all the "new" voyagers. So, if you like those other bands mentioned - give Mason a chance! They are carrying the old guards' torch high (while pissing in the ditches of all who oppose)!
I only knew of this band from the recent Annihilator tour they supported. I didn't check them out, 'til this monster of an album was tossed to me by good ol' Patrick (the guy that runs this site, of course)! I figured I'd give it a shot and am pleasantly surprised that I like it, thus far! Instantly, I'm reminded of a combination of TestAmenT and Death Angel. I would think they are big influences on Mason. The production on this beast is superb. Modern, for sure - but not annoyingly so. Fuck yeah! This is the kind of THRASH I like! I can see why Jeff Waters invited them on a trek with Annihilator this past summer. There's a little Exodus thrown in there for "good measure", as well. If this is considered a "retro-thrash" band - they've done a great job of not sounding like one! The title track has a neat atmosphere that reminds me - vaguely - of Charred Walls of the Damned (one of my new favorite bands). Can't go wrong with that! Apologies for so many "other band" references - but we METAL fans all know the various "greats" that have tread the way for all the "new" voyagers. So, if you like those other bands mentioned - give Mason a chance! They are carrying the old guards' torch high (while pissing in the ditches of all who oppose)!
Nervcast - Locked and Loaded - 2017 (Reviewed by Anders Pink Is The New Macho)
Hmm...
From the press release, it states this band is for those fans of early Metallica, Megadeth, and Iron Maiden. Then, later on it states the production/engineering captured the band's love of "classic rock". Early Metallica and Megadeth surely wouldn't be considered "classic rock". There's clearly a conflicted expression both via music and image. I look at the accompanying photo of this band and I have to cringe and smirk. Four out of four of these "dudes" look like they'll be "Heading Out to the Highway" to their nearest "Blue Oyster Bar" in the near future - with their perfectly coiffed hair, beard, and brand new leather jackets 'n' jeans. Who are you trying to fool, gents? The music, itself, is as cliche and boring as the title of the e.p. Thank the "Saints in Hell" this was only an e.p.! By the way, I missed the bus to "Politically Correctville". So, if you are offended - suck it up, deary. Up the irons and out the poop shoot!
Hmm...
From the press release, it states this band is for those fans of early Metallica, Megadeth, and Iron Maiden. Then, later on it states the production/engineering captured the band's love of "classic rock". Early Metallica and Megadeth surely wouldn't be considered "classic rock". There's clearly a conflicted expression both via music and image. I look at the accompanying photo of this band and I have to cringe and smirk. Four out of four of these "dudes" look like they'll be "Heading Out to the Highway" to their nearest "Blue Oyster Bar" in the near future - with their perfectly coiffed hair, beard, and brand new leather jackets 'n' jeans. Who are you trying to fool, gents? The music, itself, is as cliche and boring as the title of the e.p. Thank the "Saints in Hell" this was only an e.p.! By the way, I missed the bus to "Politically Correctville". So, if you are offended - suck it up, deary. Up the irons and out the poop shoot!
