"The Battalion" ... I find them only their second album with this: I regret not having met before. I'm a good, recovering their previous effort "The Stronghold of Men", I shot him and then to review their latest "child". I consider the height, if not better than the last. A bit 'of biography, just to understand a little' better my feeling on first hearing. The band was formed in Bergen, the summer of 2006, musicians of experience from some of the legendary groups in Norway: Old bands like Funeral, Grimfist, Taake, Borknagar and St. Satan. Now, if you've never heard, in my opinion, the case will inquire. Those who had already familiar with, probably, you will be doing, as I had done, a certain idea of \u200b\u200bthe record: you have thought of a black or death metal album? Me too! We were wrong. Yes, because this ensemble spariglia cards and offers us something different. A product thrash metal, with the strongest influences of Motörhead, hence my surprise. Stud Bronson (guitar and vocals), Lust Kilman (guitar), Colt Kane (bass) and Morden (drums) immediately slam us in the face "Mind the Step", a song by thrash tiratissima. Here's what I feel for the rest of the platter. Eleven tracks powerful, fast, play well, ruthless in their gait, their pace and, unfortunately, damn equal among themselves. But it is a Cidda that does not leave indifferent to anything: driving, mixed with anger that the technique has its strong point. Nothing to say about the skill of the quartet. Guitars, drums, bass: all remarkably well done. There is also pretty good guitar solos (not too long nor too short) and battery to much, that I was not a little delighted. However, leaves me a bit 'confused the singer's voice, too monotonous and as a style is in the variety of solutions. Finally, the excellent production: everything you feel like you should. I recommend more emphasis on "When Death Becomes Dangerous" and "Bring Out Your Dead", in my opinion the best, because of a more aggressive character which is not found in the other. I said that I feel the song and that is very similar, to my ears, the greater sin. However, if in other cases it is a source of boredom, this is not that much. The tracks are short and its strong flies off the record straight. Bravi. I would be very curious to see them live, but for now, prepare the cream against tearing the neck, I risparo "Head Up High" and I launch nell'headbanger wildest! (Alberto Merlotti)
(Dark Essence Records)
Score: 80
Score: 80
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