RAZGATE “After The Storm… The Fire” /CD/

The third full-length studio album by Italian Thrash Metal band.
Razgate's latest album sees them working in that Kreator/Slayer vein of Thrash Metal, with a kick of Punk for good measure. They get down to business with precise and powerful guitar playing that's just loose enough to still be brutal and unforgiving, non-stop drumming madness courtesy of Iago Bruchi, and the anguished screams of Giacomo "Capo" James Burgassi, who sounds so close to "Divine Intervention"-era Tom Araya.
The songs are generally fast and furious, but there are points, like on "Grinding Metal", where they settle down into a rocking Megadeth-esque groove, that fits their style perfectly.
There isn't much more to say about this album, but then that's hardly a bad thing when it's all quality material, so if you like your Thrash to lean a bit on Punk, without sacrificing aggression, then this is a head-stomping good time!
Without a doubt, this album will be a big piece of sweet pie for all fans of Slayer!!
Punishment 18 Records, 2020 (P18R 165). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Lacrimosa Dies 01:41
2. Rising Death 03:56
3. Broken by Fire 04:29
4. After the Storm 04:17
5. Grinding Metal 04:19
6. Shredding Praise 02:48
7. Behind the Walls of Terror 05:46
8. To the Rope! 03:23
9. Bloodshed & Deliverance 04:58
10. Crucify (The Master Deceiver) 02:54
Total playing time: 38:33 min.


Samples: https://razgatethrash.bandcamp.com