Review by Felix on December 15, 2023.

One thing is certain, the guys of Violentor are not interested in conformity. Therefore, they separate themselves from the mainstream - with the result that their sound is absolutely compliant with that of hundreds of other bands that play this bastard of punk and speed / thrash metal. It is therefore also right that Violentor do not strive for nonconformity. Admittedly, this kind of strange logic confuses my mind. Anyway, it would not take much time to convince Wattie Buchan that the nine here presented tracks originate from a forgotten recording session of The Exploited. The running time of less than 30 minutes as well as the constant simplicity of the song material reveal the punk affinity of Violentor in a blatant manner. The same goes for the limited yet effective voice. I guess the lead vocalist never took care of octaves, because at least seven of its tones appear completely superfluous from his point of view. Based on this mindset, he follows strictly the straight lines of the compositions instead of building castles in the air.

As mentioned before, The Exploited belong to the horde of old bastards that influenced the upset Italians heavily. But their slightly insane compatriots of Bulldozer have also left its mark and the same applies (of course) for Motörhead. However, the band is not willing to play the second fiddle. The dudes are naturally loud and snotty. Fortunately, they have also some very good songs up their sleeves. My favourite track is "My Stomach Strong and Fit" which thrives on its thrilling guitar work. The merciless main riff gets you by the balls and the song is as explosive as the taking of an overdose of laxatives. Thank God, its side effects are much more positive.

Violentor do not burn the candle at both ends. They do their work without leaving their proper place and the awareness of their strengths (and weaknesses) is an important factor for the success of this album. It follows that each and every song displays their angry and restless attitude. Of course, music professors will be of the opinion that "Violentor" is despicable, because any kind of variability is missing. But from the perspectives of the band members, flexibility belongs to the most stupid categories of the music business. Vehemence and straightness are much more important and the adequately produced album shows that the three-piece knows how to put its core competency in the right light. Life can be so simple without a chronic gastritis - just enjoy the filthy entertainment of Violentor.

Rating: 7.5 out of 10