Suppressive Fire
Bedlam
Self-Released
Jan 14, 2016
Review by hutch
Thrash will never die. That’s not some half-assed, bumper
sticker rally cry for me to use as a crutch. A few years ago, and back in 2000ish,
there were “thrash revivals”. However, that sentiment implies that afterwards, thrash “died” again. Do not tell Suppressive Fire that. These North Carolina
shredders, injecting some ill death metal into their formula, deliver intense
and furious thrash metal. After an EP and a split, Suppressive Fire opens 2016
with one hell of an album.
As Exodus purists argue over who should be on vocals and
Municipal Waste spawns another side project, Joel Grind moves into producing
amazing bands. Suppressive Fire unleash this mammoth album to declare their
place in this genre. Grind has pulled a strong performance, thick riffs, and
killer leads out of these dudes. Stunningly, this band is a trio grinding out
these tracks. They have been in existence since 2013. They have opened for
Wretched, Hookers, Genocide Pact (!!!), and, obviously, Toxic Holocaust. These
eleven songs should propel them into the mouths of others.
Suppressive Fire stick with apocalyptic and evil themes. The
kick drum is adorned with their jagged moniker over a pentagram. Song names
include “Nazi Face Melter”, “Thy Flesh Consumed”, “Holy Masochism”, and
“Crucify the Kings”. Capturing the senses of the disillusioned in a world gone
to Hell, Suppressive Fire push an angry, damning sound. The dark atmosphere
provided fit all expectations. Death metal and thrash depend on tight delivery.
SF sound focused and honed in their menacing version of metal. The drumming is
superb, rolling with every time change. That snare gets hit without yield in
blistering speedy moments. Twisted chugs are wrenched out of guitar and bass
fervently. And, again, smoking leads bless almost every track.
Bedlam, adorned with a Par Olofsson (Abysmal Dawn, Exodus)
painting, is a quick album with no excesses or indulgences. SF come for one
reason and that is accomplished. Their sound is heavy, fast and dark. Joel Grind’s work behind the boards shows
faith in these young dudes. It is deserved.
RIYL: Kreator, Destruction, Exodus, Testament, Slayer,
Wilderness Dream, Toxic Holocaust, Skeletonwitch
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