Artist: Havok
Album: Time is Up
Genre: Thrash Metal
Facebook: Havok
Album: Time is Up
Genre: Thrash Metal
Facebook: Havok
Tracklist:
1. Prepare For Attack2. Fatal Intervention3. No Amnesty4. D.O.A.5. Covering Fire6. Killing Tendencies7. Scumbag In Disguise8. The Cleric9. Out Of My Way10. Time Is Up
Last.fm: Havok Formed in February of 2004: HAVOK is the thrash metal powerhouse reigning from Colorado that continues to win over thousands of fans from various parts of the world. Incorporating blisteringly fast guitar riffs, machine-like drumming, groovy bass lines, searing leads, and hard-hitting vocals, HAVOK is able to maintain that *punch-you-in-the-throat* style of music. Although there are many other thrash bands out there, there is one thing that sets HAVOK apart from the others. This band puts their own stamp on the genre by employing a more technical side of music, while maintaining the feel. HAVOK’s live show is where the band really catches peoples’ attention, with their non-stop energy level and their ability to get the audience involved. They are a must-see for any fan of live music! This Denver outfit has had their name compared to the likes of Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Pantera, Testament, Overkill, Exodus, Suicidal Tendencies, Motorhead, etc… And for good reason! They possess a distinct approach to thrash: one that emulates the abrasive styles of classic 80s thrash metal, but with a much-needed fresh edge.
Overall Sound: If you’ve never heard Havok and you like bands in the Thrash Metal genre you’re sorely missing out. Even though often labeled a “Retro” thrash band, Havok creates a sound of their own with the previous thrash metal structure layed before them and let me tell you it is relentless.
Guitar: Blistering riff after riff, there is never any way to expect what’s next from Havok. Even after listening to their previous effort “Burn” I was blown away much like I was after hearing the first demo from Warbringer. If you’re a fan of thrash you know that once you hear this album you’ll keep coming back for the headbanging goodness that is “Time is up”. The production as well is amazing!
Guitar: Blistering riff after riff, there is never any way to expect what’s next from Havok. Even after listening to their previous effort “Burn” I was blown away much like I was after hearing the first demo from Warbringer. If you’re a fan of thrash you know that once you hear this album you’ll keep coming back for the headbanging goodness that is “Time is up”. The production as well is amazing!
Bass: astonishing work on the bass, its like listening to Overkill sped up. I love it!
Drums: Amazing Amazing Amazing! You remember ever listening to some old school thrash like Death Angel or Megadeth’s “Rust in Peace” and remembering how amazing their drummer was? Well Havok’s new album, Time is up is on par with thrash classics. The drumming is phenomenal as you’d expect in most thrash album but it just keeps the flow of the album it is just so amazing.
Drums: Amazing Amazing Amazing! You remember ever listening to some old school thrash like Death Angel or Megadeth’s “Rust in Peace” and remembering how amazing their drummer was? Well Havok’s new album, Time is up is on par with thrash classics. The drumming is phenomenal as you’d expect in most thrash album but it just keeps the flow of the album it is just so amazing.
Vocals/Lyrics: pretty much proudly shouted and bellowed, but still again remains a awesome listen every single time. Best song moment is in “D.O.A” where the vocalist hit’s an absolutely epic power metal shriek, totally amazing!
Overall Impression: punishing, amazing and just overall worthy of your time. Havok’s “Time is up” isn’t just a throwback to bands like Slayer, Megadeth, Testament,or Metallica it is more of a reason to be proud of American thrash metal in 2011. Pick This Cd UP!
Rating: 10/10
One of My Top Albums of the Year for Sure!
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