ANGELUS APATRIDA – Angelus Apatrida CD OG 2021

Classic.

Near Mint,

Among the hordes of Eviles, Warbringers and Havoks that the new wave of thrash metal is keen to big up, Angelus Apatrida stand as one of the unsung heroes. They haven't really disappointed, and they've only minorly experimented. The band is still made up of virtually original members, and here in 2021 they sound urgent, confident and hungry to devour the thrash metal world. Much respect to one of the most cruelly underrated gems of the genre. For newcomers to the band, this self-titled effort makes an excellent starting point. Not only are you getting a superb thrash metal album, but you're hearing the Spaniards at what sounds like the peak of their talents. The production on this monster is perfect; powerful and energetic. Guillermo's vocals are stellar; dishing out vicious growls and gruff semi-cleans which are a joy to sing along with. But most importantly, the songwriting is top notch; switching between simplistic structures to more extensive frameworks without ever compromising their speed metal integrity.