Year: 2009
Country: USA
Tracklist:
For Warbringer it all went very quickly, thanks to
Myspace they were discovered by the general public and their EP was (rightly)
praised highly everywhere. It was
therefore not very surprising that they were picked up by a major label like
Century Media not long afterwards where they got the chance to record a first
album. This was received with varying criticisms but it was agreed to that
originality was hard to find. The fans couldn’t care less though and after some
very successful tours with Exodus and Kreator these young wolves of Warbringer
where back to do what they do best on this second record, ‘Waking Into
Nightmares’, namely thrashing till they drop. After a first listen it is
immediately evident that much progress has been made compared to the previous
record. Firstly, the production suits better, every instrument is mixed in
perfectly, probably thanks to Gary Holt taking the time to producing this, so
this time you can actually hear bassist Ben Bennet. A nice example of this can
be found on their instrumental song "Nightmare Anatomy", where he
especially exhibits his art. The biggest change however, we find back in the
guitarwork. The chunky riffs are almost dripping from the CD, it is precisely
because of those riffs that Warbringer can distinguish itself from other new
thrash groups. Nevertheless, they failed to develop their own unique style,
although they mix Bay Area Thrash with Teutonic Thrash, or to be more specific slayer
with Kreator. Also influences from Testament, destruction and exodus can be
heared (Pray For Death could come so
from an exodus record). But who can expect originality now from a genre that
reached its peak in the 80s? With Waking Into Nightmares Warbringer proves that
their aggression and technique of their live performances can also be delivered
on their cds. A record where you get what you expect, some very good Thrash
metal.
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Where to buy?: http://www.cmdistro.de/Item/Warbringer_-_Waking_Into_Nightmares/690
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