This is not the famous Hellbutcher from Sweden, but instead a band from Ecuador that predates the larger act. This is their second full length, following up their last record from 2008. We get fairly talented black speed metal with some truly tasty riffs, and they ride them for all they can get out of them in each song, with lots of repetition like much of black metal has. This is not anything new, but what they're doing is higher quality than a lot of bands trying their hand at black thrash. They're tight, not overcomplicated, and can write a great song. The singer's heavy Spanish accent makes the music that much better, giving it an interesting feel. As for standouts, "Lucifer" begins with some truly black riffing that sets to the tone for the song, being bombastic and epic in feel. "Maniak" is probably my favorite track here with its 80s speed metal motifs. It's an album worth tracking down, and I highly recommend it.
