Mortal Sin

Mortal Sin are an Australian thrash metal band formed in Sydney in 1985, considered among the country's first thrash acts. Early work includes the 1986 debut Mayhemic Destruction; Face Of Despair was released in 1989. A later full-length, An Absence Of Faith, was issued in 2007.

From the review: vocalist Mat Maurer often evokes James Hetfield's style; Face Of Despair (1989) was produced by Randy Burns and shows Bay Area thrash influences with occasional pop-leaning choruses. The review rates the album as decent but uneven and notes the band reformed and released An Absence Of Faith in 2007.

Review emphasizes Mortal Sin as an early Australian thrash band formed in Sydney in 1985. Face Of Despair (1989) is described as Bay Area-influenced thrash with catchy moments but uneven execution. The band's 2007 release An Absence Of Faith is noted as more powerful but lacking a killer track like "I Am Immortal".

For:Fans of 1980s thrash metal, collectors, readers interested in Australian metal history