EGASA

red (single CD)

PHANTASMATA PRODUCTION - 9 €

instrumental progressive metal band from Grumo Nevano (Napoli), Italy.

EGASA

sTRANGE WORLD (single CD)

PHANTASMATA PRODUCTION - 9 €

instrumental progressive metal band from Grumo Nevano (Napoli), Italy.

EGASA

egasa (CD)

kult rock - 15 €

instrumental progressive metal band from Grumo Nevano (Napoli), Italy.

EVIL DEAD

THE UNDERWORLD (LP)

METAL MAXIMUS - 25 €

The Underworld is an aggressive release from a brutal thrash band. That may sound spectacular, but nevertheless it becomes repetitive and stale at times. On this record their sound is similar to Demolition Hammer, but better in the sense that they're slightly more melodic. By melodic I mean there's actually some effort put into their music. They don't have the melody of Iron Maiden, but it's not cacophony like a lot of grind and death metal arethese days.

It begins with an intro(just some noises) that you will learn to skip through after its initial hearing. The album really picks up with Global Warning. It's an intense song with a killer riff. Branded is good, maintaining the deadly sound. The entire band is obviously adept with their instruments, and for some reason the percussion seems rather powerful. The songs have strong riffs throughout most of the album. When judging the vocals I notice they’re more deep than previously on Anihilization Of Civilization. The Underworld(the track itself) is just alright, nothing astonishing. By the time you reach track seven, the album has lost its edge. He's A Woman, She's A Man could have triggered a 180 degree turn around in the right direction, but the title and lyrics ruined any chance. Even with a good riff and chorus, I still have to ask what the hell are they singing about? I'll assume it's their way of messing around. Labyrinth Of The Mind is a terrorizing song, one of my favorites on the album.

The Underworld sounds more thrash than Annihilization Of Civilization. Not to say that their first release isn't within the thrash genre, it's just that The Underworld lacks the speed metal influence, and has slightly slower riffs. Yet, I can't determine which is more quality. I guess I'll say The Underworld, but barely. To put it simply: this is good thrash. If you like bands like Demolition Hammer go for it.

EXCRUCIATION

LAST JUDGEMENT / FIRST ASSAULT (DOUBLE LP)

FOAD - 22 €

Regular black vinyl pressing, ltd to 400.
DOUBLE LP housed in a high-glossy laminated gatefold cover including unreleased photos and exclusive liner notes.
If one talks about classic Swiss Thrash Metal of the 80s, EXCRUCIATION is hands down the missing link to complete the unholy trio that forged the genre... Easy to realize that the other 2 are HELLHAMMER and MESSIAH.
This special edition double LP is a deadly restrospective nightmare into the band's rawest and earliest recordings. It starts with an incredibly remastered version of the classic "Last judgement" Mini LP originally released in 1987 by the obscure cult label CHAINSAW MURDER RECORDS (that in its short existence brought to vinyl MESSIAH and a legendary 7" of Chile's Death/Thrashers PENTAGRAM!) and then you get the entire "First assault" Demo 1986 plus an extensive selection of rare rehearsal and live tracks from 1985 to 1987 reaching a total of 25 bursts of mayhemic Thrash.
The stuff here ranges from riff oriented Thrash the evil school (think of early DESTRUCTION and once again, MESSIAH) to faster Thrash close to the "core" formula (on the backcover you'll see them in D.R.I., C.O.C. and WEHRMACHT t-shirts) to some darker slow paced structures recalling the crypts of Tom G. Warrior's bands. What you get here is not only meant to be an extended version of the band's cult MLP "Last judgement" but basically a complete tour revealing the roots of their sound, the sound of one of Switzerland's most incredible Metal acts.

EXMORTEM

PESTILENCE EMPIRE (LP)

OSMOSE - 12 €

American style old school death metal. Fans of Morbid Angel, Malevolent Creation and Deicide will dig this one to the bone!