In the Thrash metal scene, there is a more predominant or should I say a willingness to have that influx of other genres added into your general appeal or even in your overall sound. Bands like DRI and Cro-Mags even Anthrax to an extent showed the market value in this fact and also it can just sound plain cool.(at times) So when I delved into Dying Realms latest so and so. I was pleased with the Thrash Metal element but also with the slight nod to Death Metal but delving further there is a bit of a Hardcore factor that can be heard here. I would say they are a catchier and less samey sounding Hatebreed. I will say now Hatebreed tends to sound the same after 3-4 songs to my ears. So yes, I will gird my loins for the incoming hate mail. I jut feel Dying Realm just have a bit more in the “It” factor happening. They have the riffs aplenty, they also have a bit of a NY style stomp and at just four songs it packs a wallop for sure. Definitely a more bang for your buck thing happening here. So yeah, what’s not to love?
So, having stated the brevity of the of this release, what can I tell you to further take a dive into this? At the onset you should be probably more attuned to the Thrash metal spectrum but also having said that there is a still a flavor of the Death Metal spectrum rearing its ugly head here and there. This is most definitely not your typical San Fransisco style thrash band by any means. I mentioned the riffs and yes, the guitar sound is quite prominent and a may be focal point for those looking for that sort of thing. Over all the production is sort of what to expect and should please most. Sound wise what can you expect? Think shades of Exodus and also so so are scattered about. Of course the aforementioned Hatebreed as well. The band it seems know where their strengths lie because it seems this will definitely attract peoples attention at the onset. I did mention the Crossover/Hardcore element, and I will state this, it is primarily coming from the vocals of so and so. He has a more shouted, gruff delivery and hence where I draw my comparisons. Take a look and track so and so and see for yourself. Maybe not quite Hardcore per se but the aforementioned attitude does come through. track so and so and so showcase that particular influence.
A slight disclaimer tho, between the cover art and band name, I thought I was going to hear a Bolt Thrower, Usurper style a band, so color me embarrassed. I will just come out and say it but this is a no-brainer for (most) Metal afficionados. What not to like?! Price is less than that morning coffee you just bought and while we are the subject of caffeine, this will definitely give you that needed morning jolt for work or the gym. Maybe the gym tho, I don’t need your getting fired at the workplace for stomping about creating a ruckus and shouting out the choruses to the songs on my conscience. So you know what you need to do, info follows.
