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| Mad Butcher [RED VINYL 4 song EP] Posted: 18 Oct 2010 09:22 AM PDT Mad Butcher [RED VINYL 4 song EP]AVG. Rating 4.0This is a mixed compilation of their first and third albums (at least that I saw here in the U.S.) While Mad Butcher (their first album … and the first four songs) is OK, Eternal Devastation (their third) is easily one of the best thrash CD’s of all time. Destruction’s sound and rhythm patterns on Eternal Devastation (and Infernal Overkill, their previous release) are totally unique and innovative. No one else sounds like them. They are an extremely tight band and Mike is one of thrash’s ultimate rhythm guitarists. The rhythms he came up with are far more complex than the typical thrash rhythm. Sort of a rhythm/lead mix with an evil edge. A mixture of speed metal, thrash, and heavy crunch. At the time this CD came out he was easily the most innovative and talented metal guitarist I’d heard. He’s not bad on leads either. His output on this CD are still in the elite status as far as I’m concerned. I originally bought Eternal Devastation on vinyl the week it came out. And it’s still as fresh as day one. It’s one of the few albums that I bought two CD’s just in case it goes out of print and the first CD ever wears out. Unfortunately their later releases are good, but sound like everyone else. But if you’re into late 80’s thrash do not let this masterpiece pass you by. Mad Butcher [RED VINYL 4 song EP] Feature
Mad Butcher [RED VINYL 4 song EP] OverviewTrack listing: 1. Mad Butcher 1987’s Mad Butcher EP was Destruction’s first recording as a quartet (following the replacement of founding drummer Tommy Sandman with Oliver Kaiser and the addition of second guitarist Harry Wilkens), and its four tracks simultaneously summarized the band’s previous thrashing styles and opened doors toward new directions to be pursued in years to come. The title track is of course a retread of the original featured on 1984’s Sentence of Death EP, but who cares when it’s such a classic representation of Destruction’s rough but lovable template: crusty vocals, rapid but relatively clean guitar tones, and a tongue in cheek attitude that concludes in a goof on the “Pink Panther Theme.” Next up is a cover of the Plasmatics’ “The Damned,” which, more than anything, reveals Destruction’s increasing openness to melody, even if it’s delivered primarily via Mike Sifringer’s stinging lead guitar work. “Reject Emotion” takes the high road via one of the band’s more thoughtful lyrics, as well as intricate, almost overwrought musicianship; while closing instrumental, “The Last Judgement,” simply allows the band’s newly formed twin-guitar team to joust it out with escalating flurries of notes and harmonies, to startling effect. Needless to say, Destruction’s new lineup would manage just fine, thank you, and the next chapter in their storied Euro-thrash career was officially underway. Customer Reviewssome thrash…. – Antonios – Athens Greece I dig these guys – – Avoid – – Greece *** Product Information and Prices Stored: Oct 18, 2010 11:22:54 Friends Link : Today’s Deals Shopping Logitech Speaker System Subwoofer  |
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