Search - Swordmaster :: Postmortem Tales

Blistering thrash!

04/02/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"On their 1st full length Cd, Swordmaster have come up with the goods. An intense death/thrash attack with shades of black metal thrown in, Swordmaster are not original, but they manage to exude tons of energy and desire. Slayer and Kreator influences abound, but the songs generally rip you to shreds and the retro-feel of the Cd is both nostalgic and progressive. The production is stripped down, and the guitars should have been louder, but the ingredients are still there. Blazing thrash drumming, chainsaw guitars and insane vocal howling. This is a solid step in the right direction by these young thrashers. A little more seasoning and they could well become very lethal indeed. 3 1/2 stars would be a better grade; again though, an excellent first effort."