Review by Fran on October 25, 2026.

This band was hugely important to the thrash metal revival, and I’d even go as far as calling them one of the best acts of the movement. This debut EP isn’t their best release, but it already shows a well-defined concept and attitude. They’re all about old-school thrash. At first listen, two main influences stand out: Brazilian thrash, fast and aggressive in the vein of Sepultura, and the American style represented by bands like Vio-lence, with a hint of crossover thrown into the mix. The vocals sit in the mid-range, neither extremely raspy nor clean, with the vocalist spitting out the lyrics quickly and angrily. Lyrically, the band follows the same approach, focusing on rebellion and politics while leaving room for tributes to thrash metal itself.

The riffing is solid, and the songwriting is dynamic within an old-school framework. Themes are repeated often enough to make them memorable, but there are also plenty of interesting bridges and arrangements to keep the music intense. Generally, riffs are introduced by the guitars, drums, and bass playing a few bars before the entire band kicks in. There are some mid-tempo breaks, too, but the band relies mostly on the classic “tupa-tupa” beat, played at high speed. Even if none of this is particularly innovative, the music definitely has some balls, which makes it worthwhile.

The production is decent, if not world-class. The riffing and songwriting clearly aim for an old-school feel, although the production itself doesn’t sound particularly analog. The guitar tone is sharp and heavy. It could be rawer, but there’s still enough body to get the job done. The bass is audible, although it occasionally gets lost in the mix, mostly following the guitar riffs. The drums don’t sound triggered, retaining an acoustic character, but I found them a little too compressed and flat. They lack the natural sound you would hope for on a truly old-school record.

Overall, I found this release enjoyable. It’s not mind-blowing, but it’s certainly worth a listen for fans of the genre.

Rating: 8 out of 10