500 Word Review: Primal Rite “Sensory Link To Pain”

Recently I’ve gotten back into thrash metal by listening to both classic bands like Metallica and Slayer and newer bands like Skeletonwitch and Eternal Champion.  However, through listening to the new era of thrash metal, I was able to discover a recently formed band, Primal Rite, who combine influences from hardcore punk and thrash metal to embody a hard-hitting, completely abrasive thrash metal sound that is simply addicting.  Last month, the San Francisco based metal band released their latest EP, “Sensory Link To Pain”, which showcases the group’s stellar, most recent sound.

The EP begins with a sinister, ominous sound of guitar feedback slowly fading in, leaving the listener anxious and at the edge of their seat as to what is coming next. Suddenly, the whole band enters and a wailing, distorted guitar, pummeling drums, rattling bass, and of course aggressive, hatred filled vocals create the title track, “Sensory Link To Pain”. Sporadic section changes with heavy, yet intriguingly groovy riffs encompass the entire EP with only a few moments of chugging riffs at a slower tempo to give the listener some kind of breathing room in between the chaos filled parts heard throughout each track.

These slower tempo sections can easily become highlights of tracks, however, as the near breakdown heard on “Is It Me?” becomes the most memorable part of the entire track and is easily the catchiest riff you will hear in Primal Rite’s latest project. This hardcore influenced breakdown perfectly exemplifies Primal Rite’s raw, bone-snapping sound of hardcore influenced thrash metal. The project itself, which comes in at just under 8 minutes, leaves its audience feeling like they got hit by a train of pure hardcore and thrash metal, as the project ends just as abruptly as it began with the fast tempo, mosh pit inducing riffs on “Primal Discipline” transitioning directly into the same eerie guitar tone heard at the beginning of “Sensory Link To Pain” slowly fading out. This Primal Rite EP is in your face hardcore thrash metal done right and is full with non-stop, unrelenting heaviness from start to finish.

In summation, this is metal, simply put. Everything from the harsh vocals, to the phenomenal guitar riffing to the upbeat, old school thrash metal inspired drum beats purely encompasses what the new era of thrash metal is all about. The only gripe I have with this project is that it sounds a little too much like Power Trip, who happen to be the most prominent modern hardcore influenced thrash metal band, and my personal favorite thrash metal band as well. I’m sure over time Primal Rite will find their signature style and sound in this crossover subgenre of punk and thrash metal, but their latest material still resembles, and is inspired by, the Texas based act in a very prominent way. However, if you listen to older Counterparts material, you can hear how it is directly influenced by Misery Signals, so it’s not a huge concern to seem Primal Rite paying tribute to the sound of the act they most likely look up to, especially since sounding like Power Trip is far from being an insult. I give “Sensory Link To Pain” an 8.6/10 and highly suggest that you check this EP out by the soon to be household name, Primal Rite.

 

“Sensory Link To Pain”:

500 Word Review: Jeff Caudill “Voice/Wishing Well”

For those who might not be familiar with Jeff Caudill, he is the frontman for the notable punk band, Gameface.  Singing for the band since the early 90s, and also being apart of the group, Your Favorite Trainwreck, since 2012, Caudill has established himself as an accomplished artist within the punk scene for decades.  However, it’s the recent release of two tracks as a solo artist that has caught my attention.  The tracks “Voice” and “Wishing Well”, which are Sense Field and Black Sabbath covers, have been recorded to fit the style of Caudill’s solo material with all proceeds earned from the two singles being donated to the family of Jon Bunch.

After listening to the 2 song project entirely, I was pleasantly surprised to hear the instrumental tracks embodying a soothing and well recorded sound.  The vocals from Caudill himself are very clear in quality and intertwine well with these superb instrumental tracks.  Starting with “Voice”, in Jeff Caudill’s version of the song, the track starts off very bland, but begins to steadily improve as Jeff fleshes out the track further and further. The use of multiple electric and acoustic guitar tracks, keyboard, bass, and percussion tracks, and even doubled tracked vocal sections that slowly emerge as the song progresses truly strengthens the song. In a similar way to how Sense Field originally recorded the track, Caudill starts off with only a handful of individual tracks and builds upon this base gradually as the song goes on.  Even though Caudill’s version is very similar to Sense Field’s original recording, I actually like Jeff’s version a little better, as it is able to embody the distinct power that the original track features without bombarding the listener with noise.  The use of varying acoustic instruments and better recorded vocals give it a more fuller sound that is not heard on the original version. Essentially, “Voice” is a song that starts off simplistic and gradually adds different parts brick by brick until you hear the true, full sounding composition.

“Wishing Well”, the Jeff Caudill version that is, starts off in a very similar way that “Voice” does.  An intricately strummed acoustic guitar matched with a vocal track, that I have mixed opinions about, are the only two instruments heard when we initially hear the first few measures of the song. “Wishing Well” also fits “Voice’s” structure of gradually adding parts, but instead of constantly adding more layers of instrumentation, “Wishing Well” adds a single piano track, a single percussion track, and only double tracks the vocals in sections where Jeff sees that it is necessary to fit the delivery of the specific lines sung. The rhythmic flow of the song itself and the calm, melodic guitar riffs give the song a dreamy sound that I really enjoy in “Wishing Well” that also reminds me of mid to late 90s Bush material. This is slightly different from “Voice”, which has more of an upbeat, sing-a-long structure that is also something I’m fond of.  When comparing Jeff’s version to the original Black Sabbath track, it’s clear that the two versions are polar opposites, as the Black Sabbath recording is more harsh and in your face, and at some points, even reminds me of Creedence Clearwater Revival, which is fairly odd considering this song was written by one of the first metal bands to exist.  There are some notable similarities, however, as the chorus in Jeff Caudill’s version matches the melodic, close to anthem sounding, structure heard in the original and each version features a powerful delivery of the meaningful lyrics that make up “Wishing Well”.

Even though I am really not a huge fan of the vocal melodies heard on these two songs, how Jeff uses the powerful lyricism in the original tracks to relate to his personal life is fantastic and helps explain why he chose to cover these two tracks.  The purpose behind this project is to pay tribute to Jeff’s late friend, Jon Bunch, who was the vocalist of Sense Field.  After his death last year, Jeff Caudill has put together these two songs, which lyrically are dedicated to him, in order to pay tribute to the singer and close friend while also donating the profits made to Bunch’s family.  Hearing the somber, sincere sadness in his voice mix with the powerful lyricism in both “Voice” and “Wishing Well” elevates this project to something truly memorable.  Lyrics like “And I want to hear it again that it’s going to be all right” and “Look in the water, tell me what do you see reflections of the love you give to me” truly resonate with the listener and help connect with the emotions Jeff is expressing in these two tracks.

Overall, while I was not a huge fan of the overall sound of the covers, their meaning and how they were recorded are truly phenomenal.  I give the project a 7.5/10 and highly suggest that you take 6 min out of you day to listen to and appreciate this release from Jeff Caudill.  The songs are attached below and check back in later this week for more reviews due out very soon!

 

“Voice”:

“Wishing Well”:

Track of the Day Tuesday: KILL SURF CITY Weird World

Late last week Kill Surf City (aka Grey Gordon) released a surprise new single called “Weird World”.  The first new material from the lo-fi indie act since his phenomenal EP “Wreckage”, “Weird World” is a catchy new track with stellar lyricism.  Using an upbeat, cymbal riding drum beat with an instantly memorable guitar riff in each verse that is reminiscent of early 2000s and even late 90’s alternative punk, “Weird World” is the great evolution of Kill Surf City’s sound, and it is, without a doubt, the “Track of the Day Tuesday”.

Starting off with a hazy acoustic guitar strumming a constant chord and the iconic, reverb filled vocals of Gordon himself, the track can easily be determined as one of the best releases by KSC.  Listening through the short track I was pleasantly surprised to hear multiple solos with a dream pop, almost shoegaze-esque, guitar tone that was present in both the verse and the chorus.  This perfectly complimented, not only the choruses that sounded reminiscent of something you would hear on “Hyperview”, but also the song structure of modern KSC songs themselves, and I hope it is something that is mixed into more Kill Surf City songs in the future.  It’s hard to say if this is my favorite project from Kill Surf City, as I absolutely love “Wreckage” and really enjoy “Split Yr Head”, but I guarantee this new track makes a strong argument as to why it deserves to be considered one of the act’s best releases.  Overall, if I was to give this single a rating, I would give it a 9.7/10 and it is easily one of my favorite new releases of the year so far!

Like usual, you can stream the track below.  Don’t forget to check out the rest of KSC’s short discography, and while you’re at it, give “Wreckage a listen here.  Let us know what you think of “Weird World”, the track you absolutely need to give a listen to today, and send us any tracks you think should be on next week’s “Track of the Day Tuesday”

Track of the Day Tuesday: GREEN DAY Still Breathing

Today the track you need to listen to is actually off of Green Day’s latest album, “Revolution Radio”.  Despite the fact that I don’t listen to them as much as I used to, Green Day will always be my favorite band.  Monumental albums like “American Idiot”, “Dookie”, and “Nimrod” are some of the first records I listened to religiously, and it’s fair to say that Green Day has had a massive impact on my life and what genres of music I enjoy the most.  So when I saw their announcement about a new album coming out in 2016, I had to give it a listen, despite the fact that I rarely listen to the California based punk band now.

After giving “Revolution Radio” a listen, I can conclude that the whole project is decent, but tons better than their previous releases of “¡Uno!”, “¡Dos!”, and “¡Tre!”.  However, what truly stood out to me is the track, “Still Breathing”.  “Still Breathing” is an uplifting track that has a melody and chord progression similar to some of the iconic Green Day songs of the late 90s and early 2000s.  This fantastic new Green Day track successfully merges the nostalgia filled old sound every Green Day fan loves with the new sound that Green Day has recently adapted.  If you ever enjoyed any release from Green Day, then you absolutely need to give “Still Breathing” a listen!  I’ve attached the track below for anyone who wants to hear.  We’re glad to be back with more “Track of the Day Tuesday” installments for 2017 and we can’t wait to share more reviews and content that we have in store for the near future!

Track of the Day Tuesday: TROUBLED COAST Patient Hands

Today, the song you need to check out is Troubled Coast’s “Patient Hands”.  Troubled Coast are a melodic hardcore/aggressive pop punk band out of Berkeley, California, and to be honest, I just found out about this band only a few hours ago.  Recently I was on Merchnow browsing for new vinyl to pick up and I stumbled upon the remaining Troubled Coast records that were on sale.  The vinyl was so insanely cheap I had to check them out and possibly buy a copy.  After listening to their material I can without a doubt say that this EP, “I’ve Been Thinking About Leaving You”, is stellar!  The EP, which was released through Pure Noise Records in 2011, features a similar sound to Being As An Ocean, Hotel Books, Balance and Composure, and even Such Gold.  In fact, if you like any of BAAO’s melodic hardcore song structure intertwined with catchy choruses, you will love “Patient Hands”, especially since it sounds like it could easily be heard on Being As An Ocean’s self titled record.  Unfortunately the band broke up in 2013 and have since pursued other musical projects.  Even though the band is defunct, please give them a listen, and even pick up a record if you like what you hear as I’m sure the former members would be ecstatic to see people still enjoy their music.  I personally will be buying some of their vinyl this week and you should to!

“Patient Hands”, my favorite song by Troubled Coast so far, is attached below.  The group still has a somewhat active Facebook page, so be sure to give them a like, check out their new projects, or even send them a message letting them know how much you enjoy their discography!  Regardless, “Patient Hands” is without a doubt the “Track of the Day Tuesday” this week and is a song you definitely need to hear.  Stop by later this week for more reviews and music content!

Troubled Coast on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/TroubledCoast/

Troubled Coast vinyl:

http://merchnow.com/catalogs/troubled-coast

“Patient Hands”:

The Thursday Ten: 11/15/16

For those who visit Erik’s Album Reviews regularly, you will know that the staff has been very busy for the last two weeks.  Because of this we unfortunately missed the last two “The Thursday Ten” segments.  However, last week we announced that in order to make up for this lack of album ratings, we will give 20 album ratings for this week’s installment rather than the usual 10!  This week’s post features various releases over multiple genres covering everything from Black Metal to EDM.  Even though twice as many releases are feature in this installment, the rules to “The Thursday Ten” haven’t changed, and of course, we encourage you to check out every album listed on any of the major music streaming platforms.  Let us know what you think of the ratings, which albums you want us to rate next, and don’t forget to check out the previous installment to “The Thursday Ten”.  Here is this week’s post:

1. Skeletonwitch – The Apothic Gloom EP: 8/10
2. The Acacia Strain, Thy Art Is Murder, and Fit For An Autopsy – The Depression Sessions: 9/10
3. Power Trip/Integrity Split EP: 7/10
4. Dan Mason – Summer Love: 7/10
5. Radiohead – A Moon Shaped Pool: 7/10
6. Aborted – Termination Redux EP: 8/10
7. Lamb of God – The Duke EP: 7/10
8. Jason Richardson – I: 8/10
9. bl00dwave – Distance: 8/10
10. Defeater – Abandoned: 8/10

 

1. Mac Miller – The Divine Feminine: 8/10
2. Blink-182 – California: 8/10
3. Balance and Composure – Light We Made: 8/10
4. Moose Blood – Blush: 8/10
5. Wakrat – Wakrat: 4/10
6. Tesseract – Polaris: 7/10
7. A Day To Remember – Bad Vibrations: 6/10
8. Adventure Club – Red // Blue: 5/10
9. PZA – AMERICAN RITUALS: 9/10
10. Vaerbitt – Tid: 9/10

The previous “The Thursday Ten”:

The Thursday Ten: 11/24/16

500 Word Review: Dwellings “Foreverest” – Single

On November 25th, Modesto, California based post hardcore band, Dwellings, released the follow up to their debut single “Lemonade” with the release of their latest single, “Foreverest”.  For those of you who have been following the page you will know how excited I am to hear new material from this group.  Their debut single was nothing short of phenomenal, and based off that performance alone, I honestly believe that this group is the future of the post hardcore sub genre.  That being said, I was extremely excited to hear new material from this group because I’m still curious to see how their sound will develop throughout this debut EP.  This new single, “Foreverest”, definitely varies significantly from their debut release, “Lemonade”, however there are still consistent themes heard on both tracks that give listeners and fans of the group a sense of what this up and coming band will sound like!

As stated earlier, there are multiple clear differences that you can hear between the tracks “Lemonade” and “Foreverest”.  For starters, “Foreverest” is somehow even more melodic than the anthemic track, “Lemonade”.  To be clear, this is not a negative quality, but it is still a surprising feature, especially when considering how harmonious multiple sections and choruses were on “Lemonade”.  The guitar work is simply graceful and does a great job with complimenting the superb songwriting and vocal performance heard on “Foreverest”. However, the most significant and enjoyable difference between the two tracks is how the overall sound of the track ,”Foreverest”, is more unique to Dwellings.  As much as I love “Lemonade”, there were multiple instances where the track sounded a lot like previous Dance Gavin Dance releases.  “Foreverest”, on the other hand, sounds more unique to Dwellings and their specific style of songwriting, and in the process, shows off their own personal take on post hardcore.  The influences from DGD and other well known post hardcore bands can still be heard, but Dwellings’ personal and recognizable sound is without a doubt the most prominent aspect heard, and in return gives their fans a better idea to how their sound will develop and become even more unique with future releases.  “Foreverest” will probably be the most melodic and slowest song heard on the upcoming EP and it gives the project a good range from higher energy,  in your face songs to slower and even more emotional tracks.

However Dwellings, like most other major California based post hardcore acts, still show some examples of similarities to Dance Gavin Dance in this new track.  These similarities are not a bad thing, or show lack of creativity, but demonstrate how they are able to take this modern style of post hardcore and transform and mold it into their own unique sound.  The first similarity a listener familiar with DGD will hear when listening to “Foreverest” is that this song is heavily influenced by Dance Gavin Dance’s third full length studio album, “Happiness”.  “Lemonade” featured elements from both “Happiness” and “Acceptance Speech” (the fifth studio album by the Sacramento based band), but “Foreverest” appears to just draw influence from “Happiness” alone. This is not a surprise to me since they have already shown signs of writing in a similar style to “Happiness”, and Dwellings’ bassist, Anthony Pacheco, has even stated that this DGD record is his favorite to date.  That being said, it now seems obvious why “Happiness” and “Foreverest” might sound somewhat similar.  “Happiness” is one of, it not my absolute favorite, DGD record as well, so Dwellings’ use of mixing in elements from this legendary record is something that I definitely approve of.  These elements, which include everything from the sincere, emotion filled lyrics to to the slow, yet melodic song structure can be directly compared and sound similar to songs like “Happiness” off the album of the same name, but can also strengthen their own songwriting by combing their favorite moments from “Happiness” and their own personal songwriting sound.  However, it is important to note that all of Dwellings’ material has been recorded by Josh Benton, who used to play guitar for Dance Gavin Dance and now records some of their releases like “Tree City Sessions”, and has been mastered by Kris Crummett, who recorded most of DGD’s full length records and other releases by notable California based post hardcore groups.  Because of this, some of aspects of Dwellings’ material might be similar to DGD solely because their production process is almost identical to Dance Gavin Dance’s.  Regardless of where they take influence from, Dwellings is making some serious progress at becoming the next legendary post hardcore group.

In conclusion, this is another solid track from soon-to-be household name, post hardcore group, Dwellings.  My anticipation for this debut EP continues to grow with every single released and I simply cannot wait to see what they put out next.  I give their second single, “Foreverest”, and 8.9/10.  The release date for the EP, “Lavender Town”, hasn’t been posted yet by the band, but when it does the staff at Erik’s Album Reviews will be the first ones to share it with you!  Check out the review for their debut single, “Lemonade”, below and give the latest single, “Foreverest”, a listen and let us know what you think!

“Lemonade” Review:

Album Reivew: DWELLINGS Lemonade – Single

“Foreverest”:

500 Word Review: Power Trip “Firing Squad” – Single

Recently I wrote about Texas based thrash metal/hardcore band Power Trip and their recent announcement of a new album to be released in early 2017.  Power Trip, who haven’t released a full length release since 2013’s simply amazing record, “Manifest Decimation”, released a split with the hardcore group, Integrity, in 2016, but will finally release a full album after a 3 year wait between releases.  Even though I am not a massive thrash metal fan, I am a huge follower of Power Trip and they are one of the few modern thrash groups that I actively listen.  Their showcasing of seamlessly blending hardcore and thrash metal is masterful and addictive to say the least.  The massive gap between records has been frustrating from a fan point of view, but based off this lead single, “Firing Squad”, it should absolutely be worth it!

If you also loved “Manifest Decimation” you’ll be happy to hear that “Firing Squad” does not differ much from the great debut LP.  There are significant, positive changes, but the familiar sound that Power Trip fans love is still there and as prominent as usual.  “Firing Squad” is a fast, aggressive song that features great chugging riffs and face melting solos.  The vocals to this new Power Trip track feature a far less use of reverb, compared to what is heard on “Manifest Decimation”, but still have that same vocal style intro that is heard on the track “Manifest Decimation”, and the same vocal tone and delivery is almost identical to the entire 2013 release, which is a good thing.  Chugging and fast strumming riffing is without a doubt the highlight and main focus of the song.  The entire sound of “Firing Squad” sounds like a little more aggressive, more fast strumming infused, less reverb influenced “Manifest Decimation” track with the same great vocals that make Power Trip fantastic.

In conclusion, this first single off the upcoming Power Trip record is amazing.  “Nightmare Logic”, the upcoming album due out February 24th next year, is a release I have high hopes for, and based off this lead off single, could be their best album yet, even though “Manifest Decimation” was stellar.  Overall, I give this track, “Firing Squard”, an 8.7/10 and if you don’t check out this track you are simply missing out on great new music.  Give it a listen below, check out our recent blog about Power Trip and other reviews of thrash metal titans, and continue to visit the site for more album reviews due out this week!

Power Trip breaking news:

Breaking News: Power Trip Announces New Album

“Firing Squad”:

Album Reivew: DWELLINGS Lemonade – Single

If you know anything about the modern post-hardcore scene, you will know that northern California has produced some amazing bands in the last 10 years.  Groups like Dance Gavin Dance, Hail The Sun, Strawberry Girls, Secret Band, and Sianvar have all hailed from this region and have reshaped the sub genre of post-hardcore in an iconic way.  Dwellings, a brand new group out of Modesto, California, will be the next band to add to this legendary list.

Dwellings have only released one song so far off their debut EP, “Lavender Town”, but they have already made a significant impact on the post-hardcore community.  With a successful first single, and a second one titled “Foreverest” coming this Friday, Dwellings has seen an immense amount of growing demand, excitement, and anticipation for this debut release.  I for one am definitely included in this group of new Dwellings fans looking forward to this release and what the future holds for the California post-hardcore act.

“Lemonade” is a great first impression for Dwellings.  The track itself is able to showcase each members skill set while simultaneously being a great, catchy track overall.  Distorted, artfully crafted guitar riffs and drumming are elegantly mixed in with high pitched singing vocals, similar to a style like Donovan Melero of Hail the Sun, and harsh, screaming vocals, which feature a tone that can be compared to Jon Mess of Dance Gavin Dance.  However, I will say these familiar sounding vocal tones are directly linked to lyrics that are very different from both Hail the Sun and Dance Gavin Dance.  The most memorable part of this debut track is, without a doubt, the melodic, upbeat sound the entire song features.  This characteristic is extremely prominent from start to finish, and when focusing on certain sections, like the chorus for example, it can make the track extremely addictive!  The great emphasis and build ups to the prominent anthemic and melodic portions of the song highlights the most significant sections of the track itself and showcases Dwellings’ already amazing songwriting.

A new listener to Dwellings might notice a few similarities between them and the post-hardcore titans, Dance Gavin Dance.  While some might view these similarities as a rip off or attempt to copy DGD, I personally think they further improve Dwellings, and in some instances, when looking at these comparisons I believe it can be concluded that Dwellings does certain things better than Dance Gavin Dance.  For starters, Dwellings and Dance Gavin Dance both feature similar artwork.  If you look at the artwork for “Lavender Town” and compare it to Dance Gavin Dance’s “Downtown Battle Mountain” I and II, “Happiness”, and “Acceptance Speech” artworks, you can see multiple similarities in the style of artwork.  “Lavender Town” features an elaborate city that uses a unique style of characters that have multiple interactions throughout the artwork, which is very similar to both “Downtown Battle Mountains”.  “Lavender Town” also uses the characteristic of having a colorful display of a landscape and its inhabitants, who exemplify a lot of action and detail happening outside of the focus point and almost entirely seem to be focused on a centrally located figure, like the designs for both “Happiness” and “Acceptance Speech”.  “Lavender Town” further draws similarities by using a world of characters, much like the familiar characters and faces seen in the DGD artwork world, that I’m assuming will be featured on future Dwellings’ artworks in a similar fashion to how DGD reuses the same artistic style and depiction of characters in their own artwork, fictitious worlds.

Dwellings’ “Lavender Town”:

Dance Gavin Dance’s “Downtown Battle Mountain”:

“Downtown Battle Mountain II”:

“Happiness”:

“Acceptance Speech”:

Musical there are also numerous similarities between the two California based bands.  Personally, I believe this track sounds a lot like it was influenced from songs heard off of “Happiness” and “Acceptance Speech”.  While I think the similarities are not close enough to consider it plagiarism, I do believe its significant enough to come to the conclusion that some parts sound alike on both the single and the releases mentioned.  These two album are some of my favorite releases by DGD, so the comparison is something I thought highly of.  I personally believe that the sound generated in these two eras are some of DGD’s most memorable and successful work, and for Dwellings to take inspiration from these records shows they are on pace to accomplish great feats.  In fact, I am much more excited to hear “Lavender Town” when it is released than I was to hear new Dance Gavin Dance.  Lately, I believe Dance Gavin Dance has lacked inspiration, and because of it I believe the quality of material from the Sacramento group might decrease.  However, Dwellings has a lot to prove being a brand new band and when comparing their first single, “Lemonade”, to Dance Gavin Dance’s first single off “Mothership”, “Chucky vs. The Giant Tortoise”, “Lemonade” absolutely sounds better and has made my anticipation higher for new Dwellings than my anticipation for new Dance Gavin Dance.

In conclusion, this debut single by Dwellings is phenomenal and I give it a 9.4/10.  I believe that the new era of post-hardcore will showcase Stolas, Dwellings, Hail the Sun as the future of this genre and their impact and albums they release will reshape how we view the genre completely.  Please do not sleep on this amazing group and check out their single below!  They will release their second single ever, “Foreverest” this Friday, so be sure to check back in for a review of this next release by the soon-to-be post-hardcore giants, Dwellings!

Breaking News: Power Trip Announces New Album

Recently, Texas based hardcore/thrash metal band, Power Trip, have announced the follow up to their iconic, most recent album, “Manifest Decimation”.  This upcoming album, titled “Nightmare Logic”, is assumed to be released in either late 2016 or early 2017.  However, what is know for sure is that the first single off the record, “Firing Squad”, will be released this Tuesday!  This record will be the first full length album by the group since 2013, and the anticipation for this new material is at an all time high, especially for massive fans of the Southern hardcore/thrash metal band like myself!

Power Trip is one of the members of a short, but paramount list of modern thrash metal based bands that I actually thoroughly enjoy.  I usually find it hard to get into any thrash metal artists, due to the fact that the metal subgenre is not a division of music that I find highly entertaining or inspiring.  However, Power Trip is so skilled in their unique mix of aggressive hardcore music and hard-hitting, in your face thrash metal that it is nearly impossible to not absolutely love their material, especially “Manifest Decimation”.  Even if you don’t particularly care for either the hardcore or thrash metal subgenres, the Power Trip discography is something you absolutely need to listen to.  I definitely recommend starting with later releases by the group, but regardless of where you start, you need to give Power Trip a chance if you haven’t yet.

Next week I will be writing a review for the first song off the upcoming 8 track album.  I highly doubt it will be anything but flawless and absolutely addicting, but I will be most interested to see how it compares to “Manifest Decimation”.  Be sure to check back in for updates about “Nightmare Logic” and check out other posts on the site about other hardcore, trash metal, and powerviolence bands!