BEAST
'Thrash Metal Propaganda'
(Self-released)
Third release in three years for these Spaniards, that could only be
a good sign for the level of dedication and hunger of expressing what
is in their hearts. That's right, we are in for some thrash metal
here, seemingly influenced by the more controlled late 80s US style
rather than the much ruder Euro version one would possibly be
tricked to expect based on the band's name and the title given to
this EP. The band also talks about being influenced by death metal
but I don't hear that in the tunes, as both the playing/singing and
the production cements them into thrash territory, no matter if
they're slowing down the pace for "Black Death", which is
my particular fave of the bunch, or not. Apart from that cut and the
closing melodic instrumental piece (an odd choice, isn't it guys?)
the three remaining songs are US thrash proper, showcasing tight
playing and a desire to offer a bit more (dynamics, groove) than the
usual menu. There's some promise here, but probably this particular
Beast should be given some more time strengthening up, growing
stronger set of teeth and menacing claws to achieve more of a
menacing impact on the listener. It would be foolish not to keep an
eye on this band but as of now their propaganda has somewhat of a limited
appeal to me. [6,5]
(Vladimir Petrov)
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