Carrion

The Profile

Carrion are a Swiss thrash/speed metal band from Bern, formed in 1983. They are best known for the 1986 album Evil Is There! (Sri Lanka Records), featuring V. O. Pulver on vocals and guitar. The group disbanded in the late 1980s; Pulver later became known for his work with Poltergeist and Gurd.

Style blends European thrash drive with touches of traditional heavy/speed and NWOBHM; discography is scarce, with Evil Is There! as their key release.

Carrion, a Swiss thrash/speed metal band formed in 1983, are best known for the 1986 album Evil Is There!. The review praises the raw energy, European thrash drive, and occasional melodic hooks. Major criticisms center on dry, thin production and an over-the-top vocal delivery. Overall verdict: a decent, timeworn cult piece for genre completists.