Diabolic Force
March To Calvary

THE REVIEW

How wonderful are these little-known bands that toil away - in the true sense of the word - and use their instruments as if they were truly rudimentary weapons.

Many lose faith in their idols that become more commercial and care more about striking poses than making records? Fear not, there will always be some Brazilian band that will shake your bored little head. Because down there they are still genuinely crude and primitive, because Diabolic Force do not go beyond the first half of the '80s.

"March To Calvary" is a nostalgic dive into the distant past of metal, to a time when Sodom dabbled in early black metal. And then, heavy with citations as big as a house of first-style Metallica in more refined parts (read: solos), rides stolen from the Clive Burr era of Iron Maiden, and a philosophy of life (and singer's vocal timbre) that draws from Venom and their extreme desire to make noise without losing themselves in unnecessarily elaborate chord progressions.

Originality is nowhere to be seen, instrumental technique is just adequate, but what does it matter if the result is of such quality? Despite the numerous references, one can find a satisfying rhythmic variety (even if the mid-tempo parts become annoying rather quickly), the overall picture is a more than good outlet for those who want to experience the same emotions as back then. Are you tired of wearing out the old vinyl of 'Obsessed By Cruelty' or 'Welcome To Hell'? Then Diabolic Force might be a pleasant diversion.

Pleasantly evil. One of the (many) records that would sound great on the highway to hell.