This is probably the best thrash release I've heard since Japan's Bereaved dropped "The spirit Driven by Hate". It's the perfect mix of speed, thick riffs and energy without being too complex and change up happy. I even like it more than Municipal Wastes last record, which I think is a bit of a drop off from the last one. The vocals are almost dipping their toes into black metal which sounds great with the aggression (fands of aura noir take note), and sometimes the music goes that way too with some more mournful and longer passages. But it quickly picks up the the thrash assault to puncture your face. The good news is the entire album is great quality and you should seek it out. Their art has an amazing style too, so get it on vinyl!
Highly recommended.
http://www.myspace.com/skeletonwitch
SkeletonWitch - Upon Wings of Black
Evile.
Evile is another great thrash revival act, out preaching the word with Municipal Waste. You can really hear their influences (Slayer and Exodus) but damn if it doesn't sound fresh. The vocals are very Destruction, clear and growling. Throw in Flemming Rasmussen on production duties and you have one killer thrash record.
http://www.myspace.com/evileuk
Evile - Thrasher
Insect Warfare.
If you haven't heard of these guys yet...
... you suck, or maybe you don't know much about grindcore.
I loved their older releases but this one really kicks up the intensity a notch with the production value. The best blast of grind I've heard since Nasum said goodbye, but lots of dirty thrashy bits and double bass work to keep you tapping along.
http://www.myspace.com/insectwarfare
Insect Warfare - Manipulator
Yelle.
In case you thought I forgot those electro heads out there, here is a sweet Yelle mix by Rolf Honey.
http://www.myspace.com/rolfhoneyhttp://www.myspace.com/iloveyelle
Yelle - Tristesse/joie (Rolf Honey Rmx)
