I like Megadeth
therefore I like Vindicator. That’s a pretty simplistic statement, but it’s also a very reliable one. If any of you guys are Megadeth fans, then you will most
likely enjoy listening to Vindicator.
I got introduced to Vindicator when Heavy
Artillery (great old-school label, dicoverer of Enforcer, Vektor
and many other super talented bands, now part of Earache)
sent me a promo for Antique Witcheries, the band’s second album out in 2010.
After that awesome record, the band just went
under the radar (at least under my radar), and I found out almost by accident
that they released their third full-length; United We Fall on Slaney Records earlier this year. And trust me; for
less than 10 $/€ (shipping included) you guys can acquire one hell of a thrash
record.
Original singer Marshall Law has quit the band, and the vocals are now
handled by mastermind guitarist and composer Vic Stown. The guy hasn’t got THE
voice, but he sure knows how to sing. Kind of like Mustaine -from you know what
band- uses his vocals smartly. Vindicator also got reinforced by former White Wizzard guitarist
James J.LaRue. By the way, White Wizzard already have one of the most
impressive “former members list”: 12 past-members listed by Metal Archives, for
a band that’s been active since 2007, I say BRAVO!
But let's get back to United We Fall as this record is made out exactly of the type of Thrash
Metal I love: it’s rapid, sharp, violent, and aggressive, it’s got some killer
riffs, awesome choruses and some outstanding solos. What else could you
possibly need??? I’m a huge fan of that old-school Thrash, still close to it’s
Heavy Metal and Punk-Rock roots. I mean, I can’t stand the “clinical” Thrash
Metal bands, that just accumulate heavy riffs without that hysterical and "close
to the edge" feeling. When I listen to Thrash, I want the music to screw with my
mind, make me nervous, it has to make me want to go down the street and start a fight.
It also has to make me hate the way our
society goes, and just protest over anything! If Thrash bands don’t do that,
then who the hell would do it anyway??!!
"Bastards Of Noise And Agression", by Vindicator
And that is why this band reminds me of
Megadeth, although musically there are some similarities as well. Just listen
to “Nationwide Ruination”, or “Fatal Infection”, you’ll feel that you’re back
in the late 80s, somewhere between Rust In Peace and Peace Sells. The similarities are sometimes so obvious that you can recognize some Hangar 18 solo parts here and there.
Now I don’t need to tell you that there are a
million other retro-Thrash bands out there, and some of them are signed on
important record labels. They put out their records in fancy boxsets that include patches
and wristbands, but when it comes to the music itself, believe me, these little
“Bastards Of Noise And Aggression” (Third track, AWESOME song) are above
average. I actually feel like mentioning each one of the songs, as they all
have something special; like a super riff, a nice chorus, insane solos…
One of my favorite thrashers this year, a MANDATORY purchase of you like Thrash Metal!
YATH
http://www.vindicatormetal.com/
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