The debut full-length album by Polish Hardcore/Thrash/Groove Metal band.
These pollens so inspired by Japanese history and culture that they have named themselves after a famous Bushi, and most of their lyrics deal with samurai history and myth.
Musically it’s a mix of Hardcore, Thrash and Groove Metal. Rhythmical and heavy. Most of the tracks on the release evolve around crushingly heavy riffage, as the band embrace a 90s-inspired Post-Thrash sound with a slight touch of 90s Hardcore influence (which, like Thrash Metal, also went down a more Groove alley in the 90s). This is particularly reflected in the vocal style. A characteristic of Hanzo's sound is repetition of simple, but crushing riffage. Hanzo do insert up-tempo elements into most of their songs, which ensure a sense of dynamics and ups the aggression a notch.
Musically, it is obvious that the Hanzo guys know exactly what they are doing, and the 90s Post-Thrash sound is something they have deliberately aimed at.
If you are into 90s Post-Thrash, then chances are you will enjoy this samurai-inspired riff-fest!!
Selfreleased, 2012. Made in Poland. First press.
Tracklist:
1. Oni No Hanzo 0:51
2. Kiru 5:09
3. Seppuku 0:19
4. Open 5:48
5. Tree 6:18
6. Intro Machine 1:41
7. Machine 4:28
8. Spirit 5:56
9. Seinan 7:23
10. After, The Beginning 2:03
Total playing time: 39:56
Samples:
http://www.last.fm