It probably comes as no surprise to learn, having seen the title, that this is the fourth album from L.A. thrashers Warbringer. These guys have been around since 2004, and have toured almost constantly since their inception, playing with the likes of Arch Enemy, Exodus, Suicide Silence, Megadeth, Napalm Death, Suffocation, Hatebreed, Testament, Nile, Iced Earth, Symphony X, Obituary, Overkill, Kreator, Destruction and Nevermore. This is a new chapter for the band, as it marks the first recording sessions for recently added members Jeff Potts (guitar) and Ben Mottsman (bass), both formerly of Mantic Ritual. It certainly sounds like these guys live on the road as they are incredibly tight, albeit not exactly brimming with ideas.
It is an okay album, and something that I would have bought I had seen them in concert, but I can’t imagine hordes of people rushing out to get this if they haven’t. It isn’t possible to compare this to the latest Testament or Death Angel albums for example, as those guys are in a different league, but this is still good fun nonetheless. If you enjoy good old school thrash then this is worth hearing, and if they are ever playing in your neighbourhood then you definitely should get out and see them as it should be a good gig.
