The Pitch: The debut release from young Norwegian thrash/crossover band Psykopath via Loyal Blood Records. FFO: Power Trip, Testament, Exodus
What I Like: I'm getting some VERY strong Power Trip vibes from this EP, and being a big fan of that raw, rebellious crossover sound, I'm definitely not complaining. Between the energy of the riffs, the headbanging beats, and the extremity of the vocals, these are 3 very consistent and enjoyable tracks that definitely put Psykopath's best foot forward. And above all this is HEAVY. Primal Instinct ain't your grandaddy's thrash; this album verges on death metal aesthetics while still engaging in the usual fusion of thrashy hooks with punk and hardcore sentiments.
Critiques: Like I said, this is VERY close to Power Trip's sound, so no extra points for originality. That said, I'm all about competition and would love to see these groups duke it out for the crossover title.
The Verdict: All in all this is an amazing EP that is certainly among the best thrash releases of 2018. I welcome Psykopath to the fold with open arms and consider them as only 1 of maybe 5 bands in the genre that I'll be actually watching closely in the future for subsequent releases.
Flight's Fav's: Lethal Introspect, Primal Instinct
- Review by FlightOfIcarus
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