ACCU§ER / ACCUSER “The Forlorn Divide” /CD/

The tenth full-length studio album by legendary German Groove/Thrash Metal band.
From 1986 to 1996, Accu§er are a mainstay within the national and international Metal scenes. Especially, albums such as "Who Dominates Who" (1989) or "Repent" (1992) are an impressive display of the Siegen, Germany-based band's technical and compositional abilities. Musically, Accu§er find their own niche somewhere between Bay Area Thrash Metal and the German sound of bands such as Kreator or Destruction. Collaborations with Alex Perialas (producer of Testament, Anthrax, etc.) or German Industrial pioneers Die Krupps speak for themselves. The band plays countless tours and concerts, e.g. with Motörhead, Paradise Lost and Overkill. In this way, they earn a great standing and become a reliable force known for their energetic, breathtaking live shows. After several line-up changes, the band eventually splits up in 1996. That is, until 2008: Accu§er have returned. Although they have never truly been gone, to be exact. Under the name of Scartribe, they have been writing songs all the time and played countless concerts. By the end of 2008, the band returns to their familiar name and has been firing on all cylinders ever since. In May 2010, "Agitation" was released, an album featuring all their trademarks. Classical Thrash tiffs, melodic leads and nifty solos fall together with Frank Thoms' inimitable voice and soulful lyrics about social issues.
Accu§er celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2013 by starting work on a new album and inviting guitarist Dennis Rybakowski to join their ranks. Slowly but steadily, that new effort, "The Forlorn Divide", took shape once again at Gernhart Studio, featuring the band’s trademark blend of powerful Thrash Metal, virtuoso guitar-work, intricate drum patterns – and of course, gripping, harsh vocals, highlighting the dark recesses of human psyche that are described in the lyrics.
After 30 years in the scene, the members of Accu§er have perfected their signature style with "The Forlorn Divide" – a veteran lesson in Thrash Metal from Siegen’s stalwarts!
Metal Blade Records, 2016 (3984-15437-2). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Predawn 1:19
2. Lust For Vengeance 4:06
3. Unreal Perception 6:01
4. Arbitrary Law 5:43
5. Impending Doom 5:14
6. Tribulation 5:02
7. Perish By Oblivion 4:04
8. Fifth Column 3:52
9. Sulfur Rain 5:02
10. Flow Of Dying 6:19
Total playing time: 46:42 min.



Samples: https://accuser.bandcamp.com