Review by JD on March 24, 2009.

The term Satyrasis is a medical name for a sexual dysfunctional disorder, but there is no dysfunction when it comes to the band of the same name... you get something more. Brutal, unabashed and possessing sheer aggression is the only prescription that is being dealt out by these lads.

If you take equal amounts of the brutal band called Carnivore sheer antagonism and aggressiveness then match it up with the technicality of early Metallica, then heap in a some song smarts and furious melodies ala the mighty machine that is Slayer - you'll get this hulking beast that is named Satyrasis. They use all of this, and then add in something that is the key ingredient in this... originality!

They do not coddle you, or sooth you with prettiness... they are in your face and rocking your ass off. Songs such as the monstrously heavy 'Lockjaw' and the monstrously insane 'A Sheep In Wolf's Clothing' are exactly what the band is about. Vocally, they do seem like ol' Carnivore in a very eerie sort of way, but musically they take the other parts of their influences and make something that is truly their own.

This Michigan-based band is one of those rare breed of bands, that can not only use what they have learned from their influences... they use it and build something that the whole world should take note of. They may not be perfect in the eyes of most metalheads, but they are fast getting the ability to be just that.

Categorical Rating Breakdown

Musicianship: 8
Atmosphere: 7.5
Production: 7
Originality:8
Overall: 7.5


Rating: 7.6 out of 10

Review by Adam M on March 31, 2017.

Warbringer brings a thrash punch to the table that is very relevant.  There is an aggression present here that hasn’t been found this year yet.  The result is a very powerful album that has all the right riffs at the right places.  Playing to the harsher side of the genre is intelligent as there is more melody and old school vibe found in the latest records by Kreator and Overkill. 

The music here has a tough guy aspect that is different than many other bands and perhaps similar to Havok, who released an album this year.  The difference between band and other thrash acts lies in this harsh aspect that is brought about in the greatest manner possible.  It is not similar to the Bay Area style of thrash played by most bands that is more streamlined in nature.  The sound is instead very aggressive and based upon this aspect alone.  It is successful in bringing about influences from Slayer to the table in an effective manner.  Songs follow a similar template of viciousness and this makes for a very fun record to listen to.  There is always a passion found to the tracks that elevates them above simple thrash songs.  The overwhelming energy of the band can be seen from the tracks Divinity of Flesh and When the Guns Fell Silent.  The problem here is that there is nothing overtly different from thrash that has already been done in the past.  This leads to songs that sound very typical of the genre and don’t try to push boundaries much. 

There is still a great amount of power and chaos to be found that elevates these tracks to a new level.  Also, the songs are short and thus make their impact within a small time frame.  This is a very appropriate album for thrash genre because it fills in a hole that is nice to have.  This hole is for an abrasive thrash album, which Woe To The Vanquished delivers in spades.   

Rating: 7.6 out of 10