Uberthrash 2

Compilation 7"

Duplicate! Records 2005

This compilation rulz all!  Duplicate strikes again with the second in the Uberthrash compilation series.  I don't know how they have managed to get such a great combination of the best of Norway's thrash Superstars together for this and the corresponding concert.  Since it has four tracks by four bands I will break this review down by individual songs:

First up is Nocturnal Breed.  It is a solid but overall non-descript song.  It doesn't kill me but it is a nice bit of scorching black thrash that has a nice driving main riff.  Man, I wish they would come out with a new album. 

Next up is one of my faves from Norway's Neo-thrash scene in the form of the always brilliant Audiopain.  Their track Psalvation kills.  This track is a prime example of how they are both thrash and something a little different at the same time.  That pounding riff around the 2 minute mark in that track makes me scrunch up my face and bang my head every time.  Sverre has to be the dirtiest vocalist in the Norwegian scene.

After that we have another track from the mighty Aura Noir.  Sulphur Void follows pretty much in the style that was unleashed upon us on their Merciless album.  I absolutely worship these guys and it is because of quality songmanship like this.  The track is not too overdeveloped and keeps a sense of urgency that pummels you like a thousand midgets drunk on their hatred for tall people.  heh heh.

And finally we are treated to some thrash mayhem from Inferno.  I thought the vocals from their Thrash metal Dogs from Hell 7" were out of control but they don't even hold a candle to the vocals here on Metal Commando.  They are so over-the-top I can't even begin to describe them.  But the song is so energized and inspiring you can't help but mosh in your seat.