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THE REVIEW
After 4 experimental albums renewal with industrial influences in 1992, the powerful "Cause For Conflict" (1995), the dark and eerie "Outcast" (1997), and the gothic "Endorama" (1999), Kreator returned in 2001 to the genre that made them famous worldwide: thrash metal, with the new album "Violent Revolution".
Already the title says it all, "violent revolution", yes indeed Kreator return to blow up our stereos with this fabulous album that starts with the wonderful song "Reconquering The Throne" and from the first notes we can understand that it is a typical Kreator song, a brutally fast start that calms in the middle where we find beautiful melodic guitar interweavings, and finally we have the final restart with Ventor’s great double bass drum outbursts.
We move on to "The Patriarch", a beautiful introduction to "Violent Revolution" which showcases a beautiful chorus with Mille's classic angry voice and I find it very ideal to shout at the top of your lungs during concerts.
Next, we find the powerful "All Of The Same Blood", an extremely powerful song that begins with a classic riff and in the song we can hear Mille's screams accompanied by Ventor's usual bone-crushing drumming, and when the song seems to allow us to catch our breath, here comes Petrozza's scream that leads to a kind of drum solo by Ventor that I recommend enjoying in the DVD and which left me speechless.
Next is "Servant In Heaven King In Hell" which starts with a delicious bass line. Followed by "Second Awakening", a sort of continuation of the mythical "Awakening Of The Gods". Then comes "Ghetto War" which keeps the album consistently at very high levels, with Mille's vocal part releasing amazing screams, and we arrive at "Replicas Of Life" that starts with Mille's clean voice in the style of "Endorama" and one might think it's a calm song but instead it explodes and turns out to be a very powerful and angry song, and also notable is the very beautiful guitar solo. Thus, we reach the last songs, namely "Bitter Sweet Revenge" which starts with a notable drum piece and proceeds with a granite riff that almost seems like it came out of "Cause For Conflict", then we find "Mind On Fire", the penultimate song "Mind On Fire" with elements that recall the style of "Outcast", and finally the very violent "System Decay" with killer death metal style riffs, Mille's harrowing screams, and Ventor’s drumming that hammers us even in this song.
This album also boasts excellent production thanks to Andy Sneap's great work that gives a touch of modernity to the sound making it even more powerful. Finally, I would like to emphasize Petrozza & co.'s skill in creating a perfect blend between the new sound acquired from the 90s experimental albums and the raw and violent thrash of the 80s, creating a killer record.
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Kreator's 2001 album Violent Revolution marks a triumphant return to thrash metal after years of experimentation. The album features powerful riffs, intense drumming, and a blend of melodic and aggressive vocals. Andy Sneap's production adds modern power to the sound, while the band skillfully fuses their 80s thrash roots with 90s experimental elements. Standout tracks showcase explosive energy and musicianship throughout.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
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By AR (Anonima Recensori)
This CD is proof that Kreator can still crush our bones, and they do it better than ever… all the songs are driven by rage, rich in violence, but also with new and interesting insights.
"Second Awakening" is of a different kind, striking anyone from the first listen; with its catchy chorus and relentless rhythm, it certainly doesn’t go unnoticed.
