Wargrinder – Ironclad
Destoyer (2020)
Greece
Helter Skelter Productions
Wargrinder is a band I've been
following ever since their debut album, “The Seal of Genocide.”
Basically, they're one of those bands you either like or don't. I
personally enjoy the kind of fast and merciless Black/Death style
played by bands like Arkhon Infaustus, Angelcorpse, Perdition Temple,
etc. Wargrinder falls in that category. The latest EP, “Ironclad
Destroyer,” is a continuation of their style from “Tank Tread
Doctrine.” The songs on this EP are crushing and blisteringly fast
for the most part, but do occasionally plunge into more mid-pace
territory that go well with the chugging guitar parts. There are no
solos, although the music sounds good enough without them. The EP is
also supported by a solid production job, which makes sense, since a
good production is mandatory for this style. Brutality-wise – on a
scale from 1 to 10 – Wargrinder gets a 11. Every song hits you
harder than a Mike Tyson knockout. Everything on this release is
exceptionally well-arranged with immaculately timed performances all
around. If this is the first you read about Wargrinder, then I
guess it's obligatory to point out that everything is played by one
person named Terry Eleftheriou. Once again, he did an amazing job. I
just republished an interview I did with Terry back in 2017, so maybe
give it a read to understand what the band is all about. “Ironclad
Destoyer” was released by Helter Skelter Productions on CD format.
Buy or die. (HT)