Die Hard
Evil Always Return ()
Wydane przez Abyss RecordsRok wydania Kraj SwedenNapisał Wouter7
Taking their name from a Venom song, these Swedish fiends play old school black/thrash in the vein of Barathrum, Possessed, Sodom and "Kill 'Em All" era Metallica that is fueled by beer and Satan. "Evil Always Return" features Watain drummer Hakan Jonsson donating his services. The hoarse vocals of Andreas "Hasse" Hansson remind of earliest Sepultura, circa "Morbid Visions" and "Bestial Devastation" and to a lesser degree of Unleashed frontman Johnny Hedlund. This is bestial black/thrash with some minor death metal leanings. The playing is fiery and most tracks are quite catchy. The explosive lead/solo in 'The Weak Leading the Blind' is a plus and it's a pity there are so less actual leads/solos to be found here. 'Necromantic Action' is probably the least interesting cut of this record. "Evil Always Return" is a serviceable throwback record that can compete with the best of them, given the pedigree of its members. Recorded at Blueflame Productions Studio in Uppsala, Sweden (Loch Vostok, F.K.Ü.). The collage artwork is definitely old school in execution and very fitting for a retro band like this. Die Hard will appeal to retro-black/thrash metal bands such as Bewitched, Nifelheim and Merciless.
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