I’ve spent the final week listening to nothing however Pantera. I’ve even gone again to benefit from the properly-written Pantera YMIO articles from our personal Dr. Fisting (The Nice Southern Trendkill) and L. Saunders (Far Past Pushed). And, for all of the shit that occurred inside and outdoors of the band, I really like these guys. Dime’s untouchable riffs and solos, Vinnie’s one-of-a-sort equipment work, Phil’s forceful presence, and Rex (one way or the other) pulling all of it collectively. Pantera was a singular beast that survived and grew extra in style with their thrashing musical shift with Cowboys from Hell. And, if the native radio station has something to say about it, they’re nonetheless in style sufficient to throw a minimum of six tracks into the weekday morning combine. However why the prolonged Pantera introduction when that is clearly not a YMIO piece? As a result of Brazil’s HellgardeN is the closest factor to Pantera‘s reincarnation you’ll ever hear.
I do know what you’re pondering: Brazil, thrash, Sepultura. Nope, not HellgardeN or their debut document, Making Noise, Living Fast. Whereas there’re different ’80s thrash parts all through the debut, they’re dominated by early-day Metallica, fairly than Sepultura. And, if a riff or vocal association isn’t taken straight from Vulgar Show of Energy or Far Past Pushed, it’s grooved-out from one other purveyor of the Pantera sound: Throwdown. Nobody likes a copycat. However in case you miss Pantera and suppose you’ll get pleasure from a document designed to make you trash a resort room and eat harmful quantities of Jägermeister, then. buckle. the. fuck. up.
“Brainwash,” “Discovered to Play Soiled,” and “Imagine in Your self or Die” are essentially the most harking back to the Pantera sound. The opening riffs of the center trick really feel like a mix of …And Justice For All-era Metallica merged with Pantera. It’s a ferocious little factor that has all of the hate of Phil and plenty of-o full of life guitar-solo-backed-by-nothing-however-bass. And, when the top arrives, it unleashes a lick straight from “5 Minutes Alone.” “Imagine in Your self or Die”1 is a stomper of a tune. The solos, the leads, the bass work, and particularly the closing riff, are extra Vulgar-esque than some other monitor on the album. However “Brainwash” is a layered cake of thrash metallic depth. Beginning and stopping, the tune ditches riffs and builds for others, every time rising with extra ferocity. Although reducing the finale of the tune would have helped its six-minute runtime, this oddball piece nonetheless will get the job finished.
Whereas the tracks above can’t compete in opposition to Pantera‘s greatest, they’re nonetheless the gems of Making Noise, Living Fast. Becoming a member of them could be the fiery, quick-and-candy opener and nearer of the album. “Spit on Hypocrisy” is nothing particular nevertheless it prepares you for the wholesome dose of Texas toast to come back. Then again, the nearer comes off extra like a traditional Metallica album concluder. It has extra chunk than the album’s different bookend and closes the album in previous-college thrash metallic trend.2
As for filler, “Evolution or Destruction” and “Fuck the Penalties” take the title. The previous follows “Spit on Hypocrisy” a bit too tightly—coming off as extra of a riff change than a full-blown tune. And the 2-and-a-half-minute “Fuck the Penalties” isn’t memorable sufficient for its quick lifespan. It comes and goes with every hear of the disc and, every time, I hardly understand it was there. Negatives apart, this document is a hell of time if you’re a fan of Dime and gang. The vocals and guitar work are nostalgic and the bass is as audible as Rex each was. Making Noise, Living Fast gained’t be profitable any awards for originality nevertheless it does a rattling good job of conserving the type alive.
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Ranking: 3.0/5.0
DR: 6 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
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Releases Worldwide: April 10th, 2020