Yellow Machinegun - Father's Golden Fish (1996)

 

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I've been really enjoying the thrashy-punk madness this record offers. It's unapologetic and in your face loud, which is what my brain has been demanding of late. I chalk it up to being indoors too long, due to shitty weather and the like. A lack of sunshine can make you an asshole, or at least that's the excuse I'm using. So take this for a walk around the block a few forty times.  

Father's Golden Fish

Master - Vindictive Miscreant (2018)

 

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This record was my introduction to Thrash legends Master. It's evident that I'm playing catch-up. Ironically they're originally from my hometown of Chicago, but I somehow missed the call on these dudes. I will say that every time I listen to this album I laugh my ass off becuase Paul Speckmann's vocals are batshit crazy. It's pretty obvious he spent his early years spinning the oldschool legends. Take this one for a walk, you'll enjoy it. 

Vindictive Miscreant

Lord Almighty - Wither (2020)

 

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Boston quartet Lord Almighty has one goal, and that is to smash your face in, 11 times. Wither proves this possible with every listen. This record has a fresh sound that ebbs and flows with the heavy and loose, and the quiet and beautiful. Standout for me is definitely the title track and it's incredible finish. These guys also have a great sense of humor. Give them the thumbs up or whatever the fuck is the flavor this week. I can't help but to like these guys. This effort makes me think back to my cool ass uncle Danny and how we used to headbang in his kitchen super late on a school night. Every listen makes me think of him. Get this shit, spin this shit, dig this shit. 

Wither

Sepultura - Quadra (2020)

 

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This marks the 15th effort from the Gods of Thrash and in their opinion the bands best performance since the 90's. This is a concept album that's split into 4 sections, 3 songs each encompassing vibes from Thrash, to their infamous world digs, to groovy as fuck instrumentals and back again. The set feels super tight and the bass/drums kind of come from every direction at once, blasting your eardrum clean of the weeks bullshit, and making way for some of the slickest guitar solos I heard so far. The standout track for me was the near perfect album closer. Spin this at maximum volume.

Quadra