Review by Adam M on May 13, 2015.

Sylosis proved themselves to be a very capable band on Edge of the Earth in particular. What this new album Dormant Heart does is increase the number of memorable songs twofold and allows the band to disperse their vision of an atmosphere to their highest capability.

One might be surprised, but the added focus on the small nuances that binds the songs together is actually the element that allows Sylosis to fully come into form. With a number of the great aspects of the band’s last two albums now pieced together, the band is able to release their Master of Puppets. Adding to this statement is a powerful production job that allows the band to fully realize their sound. Dormant Heart contains a nice number of standouts such as the memorable Mercy, the dark and compelling Leech, the interesting Indoctrinated and the subtle closing number Quiescent. This already doubles Edge of the Earth and its two top notch tracks. It’s unfortunate that the band will be losing their drummer because he does a fine job complementing the guitar work on this album. Musically, Sylosis is tight as nails on this album. The other thing that Sylosis has going for them is that they perform a modern brand of thrash that is appropriate to carry the genre into its future eras. The sound of the band, while somewhat derivative in places, is very different in nature then a number of other bands performing the style at the present moment. The somewhat foreboding atmosphere is perfectly complemented by the brash guitar band that Sylosis uses. This results in songs that both retain the proper mood and also have a catchy element to them. Any aspect of hardcore that remains from the band’s past is driven down by the power and variety that Sylosis is capable of conjuring.

Since Sylosis is still underrated in this reviewer’s opinion, hopefully this review gets people to check this artist out. I anxiously await the …And Justice for All that still potentially remains in their future, as there is still much room for more progressive elements, for example, to still be added to their repertoire.

Rating: 9 out of 10

Review by Felix on July 3, 2019.

I like heavy metal, because it can be pure energy. Maybe I fall victim to my own taste, but from an objective perspective, thrash metal is the most energizing sub-genre. Thrashist Regime - I don't disclose the secret which style they prefer! - hail from Scotland and inject the listener an extra dose of energy. They convey liveliness and a positive sort of unsteadiness. Their restlessness seems to be the main driver of their musical creativity. So, come on, the Repka-esque artwork does not promise to much. Given this situation, let's raise the curtain for Carnival of Monsters.

Generally speaking, Thrashist Regime have a feeling for proper riffs and they are aware of the fact that velocity should not be neglected. This does not mean that the album is free from minor flaws. Sometimes the dudes get lost in the complexity of their own compositions, for example the opener lacks compactness. A good song and anything but insubstantial, yet a little bit too long. "Colossus", equipped with a brilliant opening riff, also slightly derails. An orgy of riffs can be wonderful, and the formation avoids meaningless sequences, but sometimes less is more. The short infusions of adrenaline called "Antarctattack" and "Headshot" show how it can work very well. Indeed, the majority of the songs scores with straight parts that release a gigantic power, inter alia due to the fantastic, perfectly balanced production. It lends tracks such as "Megalomaniac" the maximum pressure, because it's vigorous and robust while mirroring the enthusiasm and the joy of the five freaks. Thrash metal from the UK often has a funny note, just think of Gama Bomb, Acid Reign or Lawnmower Deth. Never forget that "Weebles Wobble but They Don't Fall Down"! Either way, Thrashist Regime don't take themselves too seriously and this gives the work a likeable touch.

Joe Johnston, the bald-headed lead vocalist, has a strong, pretty charismatic voice. He sounds neither demonic nor inhuman, but he masters all challenges with his "normal" voice in a very convincing manner. He also avoids high-pitched shrieks, but I don't miss them at all. His comrades support him with some precise background shouts and so the vocal performance stands the test. The same goes for the instrumental contributions. As far as I can, the band members do not lack musicianship and technique. Maybe they can increase their compositional skills and keep a close eye on creating more memorable parts. Tracks like "Vengeful Knights" or "Soldiers of Fortune" point in the right direction, but there is still a potential for improvement. On the other hand, I cannot identify any song that damages the flow of the album and all of them are meticulously forged. The passion of the band is tangible and its joy of playing constitutes an advantage which should not be underestimated.

One thing is for sure, Thrashist Regime have released a competitive sophomore full-length. They seem to be on a good way to the top of the global thrash scene and fans of Anthrax, Dr. Living Dead! or Exodus can have fun with their music. The homogeneous work covers the whole range from short outbursts to the blazing title track, an ecstatic instrumental. Find out your personal favorites. Regardless of your selection, you will be energized.

Rating: 7.5 out of 10