AssurnasirpalII

 The EP Expurse of Sodomy is a sort of bridge between the record Obsessed by Cruelty - black metal - and the album Persecution Mania, the aforementioned turning point.

 We assign four stars to the work and nonetheless recommend it, because in any case, it constitutes a premier artistic manifestation in metal.

This review examines Sodom's EP Expurse of Sodomy as a crucial transitional work from first-wave black metal to thrash metal. It highlights the raw, primitive sound evolving towards more structured, thrash-oriented compositions. While praising the first two tracks for their quality and significance, the third track is critiqued as weaker. Overall, the EP is recommended as an important milestone in metal history. Discover the roots of thrash metal—listen to Sodom's Expurse of Sodomy and experience this key metal evolution firsthand!

 The Demolition Hammer have understood the subtleties of bands like the more technical Dark Angel and early Voivod, skillfully interpreting them in an aggressive way.

 We assign the highest praise to the American quartet, a group well capable of marking a distance between themselves and anodyne masses without any qualitatively differentiated personality.

Demolition Hammer's 1989 demo 'Necrology' showcases a brutal and fast thrash/death metal sound marked by technical skill and powerful aggression. The lineup changes brought sharper speed and complexity without losing personality. Vocals and lyrical themes blend horror and death motifs with some controversial racial commentary. Despite minor lyrical flaws, the demo stands out for its refined musical architectures and dedication to authentic, non-bombastic intensity. The review highlights the band's evolution and high-quality execution in the metal scene. Dive into Demolition Hammer's fierce 'Necrology' demo and experience a defining moment in brutal thrash metal history!

 This demo by Demolition Hammer remains overall attributable to thrash metal, although distinguished by superior rawness and violence.

 The group has thoroughly demonstrated their ability to merge compositional flair with hardness, molding thrash metal in a brutal and violent sense as well as articulated.

Demolition Hammer's 1988 demo Skull Fracturing Nightmare showcases a powerful thrash metal foundation enriched with hardcore punk and early death/black metal influences. The demo’s raw, brutal sound and aggressive style highlight the band's compositional skill and unique identity. Lyrically, it mixes horror, death, and social critique with an intellectual tone. The review praises the demo’s blend of brutality and articulation, recommending it highly for thrash and extreme metal fans. Explore the raw brutality and intricate thrash metal fusion of Demolition Hammer’s debut demo — a must-listen for extreme metal fans!