Format Details: Lp
Release Date: 20 May 2022
Label: Hammerheart Records / Napalm Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 8715392220326
Genres: Hard Rock & Metal Thrash
Release Date: 20 May 2022
Label: Hammerheart Records / Napalm Records
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8715392220319
Genres: Hard Rock & Metal Thrash
Description
We were around when the first wave of Thrash arrived during the mid 80's, and we can say that this is the real deal. Listening to this album
brings us back to the days when we walked around with dirty white Nike shoes, stretch jeans, wore Slayer and Testament T-shirts till they
were in tatters and we would literally use our last money to buy a band's album.
Our two favorite things about this album: the vocals and the riffs. Singer Staffe Karlsson (R.I.P.) has a nice aggressive edge to his voice, very
different from the high-pitched, bordering-on-falsetto screams that bands like Anthrax and the like were using. We would consider these to
be pure Thrash vocals, never crossing the line into death metal territory, but angry and at times gruff as befitting this style of music. While the
two don't sound anything alike, I get a vibe from Uffe Petersson on this album that makes me think of James Hetfield on "Ride the Lightning".
You know, back when Metallica was an actual Thrash band instead of mainstream band.
The guitar sound is another standout; reasonably clean and easy to decipher but without sacrificing any heaviness. "Then Came the Killing"
is well-produced without being over-produced. The band even look right, opting for the accepted late 80's Thrash "uniform" of ultra-long
hair, ripped and faded jeans, leather motorcycle jacket and high top sneakers. Although the album didn't come out until 1990, it is clear
where Mezzrow's sensibilities lie. Mezzrow represent high-quality Thrash of the old school. If you're a fan of that kind of music then we
highly recommend this.
"Then Came the Killing" is an exhibit of everything reliable and satisfying in Thrash Metal.
Description
We were around when the first wave of Thrash arrived during the mid 80's, and we can say that this is the real deal. Listening to this album
brings us back to the days when we walked around with dirty white Nike shoes, stretch jeans, wore Slayer and Testament T-shirts till they
were in tatters and we would literally use our last money to buy a band's album.
Our two favorite things about this album: the vocals and the riffs. Singer Staffe Karlsson (R.I.P.) has a nice aggressive edge to his voice, very
different from the high-pitched, bordering-on-falsetto screams that bands like Anthrax and the like were using. We would consider these to
be pure Thrash vocals, never crossing the line into death metal territory, but angry and at times gruff as befitting this style of music. While the
two don't sound anything alike, I get a vibe from Uffe Petersson on this album that makes me think of James Hetfield on "Ride the Lightning".
You know, back when Metallica was an actual Thrash band instead of mainstream band.
The guitar sound is another standout; reasonably clean and easy to decipher but without sacrificing any heaviness. "Then Came the Killing"
is well-produced without being over-produced. The band even look right, opting for the accepted late 80's Thrash "uniform" of ultra-long
hair, ripped and faded jeans, leather motorcycle jacket and high top sneakers. Although the album didn't come out until 1990, it is clear
where Mezzrow's sensibilities lie. Mezzrow represent high-quality Thrash of the old school. If you're a fan of that kind of music then we
highly recommend this.
"Then Came the Killing" is an exhibit of everything reliable and satisfying in Thrash Metal.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
The Night Flight Orchestra
Subway to Sally
Obtained Enslavement
Monolithe
Jinjer
Dominum
PATRIARKH
Xandria
Aydra
Necronomicon
Obnoxious Youth
Solitary
Extinction A.D.
Municipal Waste
Abreaktion
BULLDOZER
