Review : BLOOD TSUNAMI – “Grand Feast For Vultures”

Blood Tsunami – “Grand Feast for Vultures”
released May 18, 2009 on Candlelight Records

One may be tempted to label the Norwegian thrash revivalists as ‘blackened thrash,’ but whoever says that hasn’t listened past the first track. Their most distinguishing feature is the lacerated rasp of Pete Evil in front, backed with deep growls from his two fellow axemen, “Bosse” on bass and “Dor” on lead guitar. Oh, and you may have heard of the man behind the drums: “Faust” (Emperor), who is as inventive as ever. Their spectrum of influence encompasses German pioneers Kreator, the Bay Area thrash of Slayer, and even the dueling guitars of England’s Iron Maiden (listen to the veritable worship on the twelve minute instrumental (6), which is called “Eceladus Rising” on some versions of the album). It’s all mixed crisp and clear, with airtight execution on shorter tracks in particular (1, 3, 5). The longer tracks could prune back their branches, but the trunks are still strong, and enjoyable nonetheless.

FCC: 2
Try 1, 3, 5, 6, 7

01. Castle Of Skulls
02. Nothing But Contempt
03. Personal Exorcism
04. Laid To Waste
05. Grand Feast For Vultures
06. Horsehead Nebula
07. One Step Closer To The Grave

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~Matt Longo