THE DEFACED
Domination Commence
(Scarlet Records)
40:03min

“Featuring SOILWORK & DARKANE members” sez the info sheet and this stands for quality… Thrash Metal from Sweden with highly original atmospheric parts every now and then. This one is both aggressive and kinda melancholic – a cool mixture I would say. Still, there is something disturbing about “Domination Commence” – it’s the much too modern sounding production coming through at the thrashy parts of the album and as this CD is a Thrash Metal record, there are quite a few unpleasant sounds on here! There are no ugly noises like MACHINE HEAD style, still this lowers the fun one could have with this album. And actually, it’s not only the production, this is not really old school all the time anyway – but if you don’t hate new sounds (and this is not MESHUGGAH), this might become one of your faves this year, it’s just not my cup of tea.

Ramon Claassen

Ramon Claassen

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