ARTILLERY - TERROR SQUAD
TOP TIER EURO THRASH
Artillery never were one of those 'easy to get into' metal bands, Simply because of their technical prowess and Flemmin Rönsdorf's nasal and high-pitched voice could take a while to get used to, I mean he sounds a bit like a metal version of that Nazareth vocalist. When Rönsdorf sing with his natural voice it sounds great but his falsetto is a bit over the top, I dig it but I get it that he is an acquired taste. Add to that a production that did it's job without excelling and I mean, this brand of techno-thrash does rarely go hand in hand with a rough production. It could certainly make the album feel a bit blurry and chaotic.
But despite that I think that Terror Squad is one of the better Scandinavian thrash records of the 80's, it also has one of the ugliest artwork I've ever seen which could have been a turnoff at the time. But despite my somewhat harsch words, I actually think that Artillery's second studio album Terror Squad is a must listen if you're a fan of crunchy and technical thrash.
I have always envied Artillery's musicianship, the over the top technical savery so for me Artillery is an essential band and the only reason why they didn't become a household name like Testament or Exodus is because they were from Denmark. The music on Terror Squad is absolutely brilliant, tight like a sailor's asshole. Kinda reminding me of Testament in their prime. It's technical thrash or techno thrash at it's best. I love the title-track "Terror Squad" and the two last songs "At war with Science" and "Decapitation of Deviants" superb songs that you should check out! This release must be considered as Artillery's best work together with By Inheritance.
Rating:
| INFO |
Label: Neat Records Year: 1987 Country: Denmark Duration: 39:56 Tracks: 8 Genre: Thrash Reviewer: Ruthless Rating: 4/5 | ||
| TRACKS | LINEUP | |
| Flemming Rönsdorf - Vocals Michael Stützer - Guitars Morten Stützer - Bass Jörgen Sandau - Guitars Carsten Nielsen - Drums |
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