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 "Darkness Descends, with its fury and its devastating chorus, drags us into a tornado from which it will be impossible to escape."

 "'Merciless Death' is truly one of the greatest Thrash songs of all time and it’s only right that the dark angel wisely decided to include it again on this CD."

Dark Angel's 1986 album Darkness Descends cemented the band as thrash metal icons with powerful riffs and exceptional musicianship. The album features lineup changes that greatly improved their sound, especially the addition of drummer Gene Hoglan. Highlight tracks like "Merciless Death" and "Black Prophecies" showcase technical prowess and lyrical depth. This is a must-have for thrash metal fans. Dive into Darkness Descends and experience one of thrash metal's finest albums today!

 Undoubtedly, the '80s represent the golden decade of thrash metal.

 A truly outstanding thrash work that has almost everything needed to make a great album.

Dark Angel’s 'We Have Arrived' is a 1985 thrash metal debut bringing raw energy and notable influences from Slayer and others. Featuring strong vocals and aggressive riffs, it remains a significant, though sometimes overshadowed, classic of the genre. Despite some technical flaws in drumming, the album delivers powerful tracks that deserve recognition from true thrash fans. Dive into Dark Angel's fierce thrash debut and discover a powerful 80s metal gem today!

 This live is truly a blast!!! Perfect from every point of view, played so well that it seems like a fake studio recording.

 After its 180 minutes of duration, it is always tough to return to real life, knowing you are lying on a bed instead of being among the crowd of mad fans near the Athenian stage.

Iced Earth's Alive In Athens is praised as one of the finest metal live albums, featuring a flawless performance and exceptional mixing. The live set spans three hours, covering the band’s diverse catalog with energy and precision. The chemistry between the band and the enthusiastic Athenian crowd adds to the album’s intensity. Highlights include epic songs like "Dante's Inferno" and heartfelt ballads such as "Watching Over Me." This live recording cements Iced Earth’s standing among metal greats. Listen to Iced Earth's Alive In Athens and experience one of metal's greatest live albums now!

 "The band led by bass-hero Steve DiGiorgio offers us another piece of work that knows how to blend Thrash and Death like its predecessor."

 "It is very difficult to find it now since Sadus' works are now out of print, but if you manage to get your hands on it, don't think twice about making it yours."

Sadus' album Swallowed In Black builds on their debut Chemical Exposure with more sophisticated, thrash and death metal fusion. The band's technical skill stands out, especially Steve DiGiorgio's bass and John Allen's drumming. Tracks like 'Good Rid'nz' and 'Oracle Of Obmission' highlight the album's strength. Despite being out of print, this album is a must-have for fans of progressive death metal. It marks a key evolution toward their later masterpiece, A Vision Of Misery. Explore Sadus' Swallowed In Black and experience a powerful blend of thrash and progressive death metal today!

 "Left Hand Path remains one of the first masterpieces of Nordic metal, unfortunately forgotten but certainly essential for the growth of Swedish death..."

 "The title-track is a glaring example: opening with the piercing scream of a person immersed in the foggy night of the cold Scandinavian forest among a thousand damned spirits..."

This review highlights Entombed’s debut album Left Hand Path as a foundational work in the Nordic death metal scene. Characterized by dark atmospheres, brutal riffs, and raw production, the album stands out despite thrash influences and somewhat cliché lyrics. Key tracks like the title song and Bitter Loss showcase the band’s pioneering style and experimentation. Overall, Left Hand Path is praised as a savage and essential metal classic that significantly influenced Swedish death metal. Explore Entombed’s Left Hand Path and experience the raw power that shaped Nordic death metal!

 Probably this "Something Wicked This Way Comes" can be considered the peak of Iced Earth's career, also due to the extraordinary form of its members.

 "Watching Over Me" presents itself as the best song on this work, written in memory of a friend of Schaffer who died in a car accident.

Something Wicked This Way Comes by Iced Earth is a masterful blend of heavy, thrash, and power metal. The album alternates intense tracks with poignant ballads and culminates in a memorable final trilogy. The review highlights standout songs like "Burning Times," "Watching Over Me," and the closing trilogy. Praised for extraordinary performances by John Schaffer and Matthew Barlow, this album is considered a peak in the band’s career and a metal classic. Listen to Iced Earth's landmark album and explore its rich mix of metal styles and emotional depth today!

 "Just listen to the first few seconds of 'Certain Death' to understand how true what I wrote above is: terrifying rhythm changes with brutal accelerations that create a great song... headbanging guaranteed!"

 "Steve D. comfortably supports frenetic bass lines, even featuring some explosive solos that demonstrate that the bass in metal isn’t just for providing a 'frame'."

Sadus' debut album, initially called 'Illusions' and re-released as 'Chemical Exposure', combines furious thrash and aggressive death metal. Featuring standout bassist Steve DiGiorgio, the album delivers fast rhythms, shredding guitars, and intense vocals reminiscent of metal legends. Despite some considering it predictable, it remains a historically significant and influential release, marking Sadus as pioneers in progressive death/thrash metal. Dive into Sadus' fierce 'Chemical Exposure' and experience a thrash/death metal milestone today!

 It is a best of that is merely a compilation with tracks taken from the first four albums.

 I recommend you acquire it only if you are fanatics of this great band.

The review covers 'Fate,' a compilation album featuring highlights from Death's first four albums. It praises key tracks but stresses this best-of is mainly for die-hard fans. The reviewer recommends owning the original albums for the full experience. The album is out of print and offers a solid overview of early Death material. Discover the roots of death metal with Death's 'Fate'—listen now or explore the full discography for the ultimate experience!

 Chuck Schuldiner is a magnificent character, the true father of death metal.

 Every time you listen to it, you will be pleasantly surprised by how this record transports you directly among the crowd moshing to the notes played by one of the greatest bands in history.

This review praises Chuck Schuldiner as the father of death metal and highlights the significance of the Live in Eindhoven album. Despite some performance imperfections and production shortcomings, the record captures a powerful and emotional live experience. The setlist focuses heavily on songs from the Human album and offers a historic moment with unreleased tracks performed live. The album conveys the energy and passion of Death's legendary shows and honors Chuck Schuldiner’s lasting legacy. Dive into the legendary Live in Eindhoven and feel the power of Chuck Schuldiner's death metal legacy!

 Killing Is My Business... And The Business Is Good! is the angriest album of thrash-speed par excellence, which exudes fury from every riff.

 This record reeks miles away of the desire to take revenge on Metallica.

Megadeth's debut album 'Killing Is My Business... And The Business Is Good!' marks an angry, aggressive entry into thrash metal history. Born from Mustaine's split with Metallica, the album features sharp riffs, intense speed, and notable tracks like 'The Mechanix.' Though underrated for its raw production and short length, it's a vital piece of metal heritage that laid the groundwork for Megadeth's future masterpieces. The remastered version includes valuable demo extras for fans. Discover the roots of thrash metal—listen to Megadeth's explosive debut and explore its legendary riffs and story today!