Artist: The Destro
Album: Harmony Of Discord
Label: Ironclad Recordsings
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A few years back Trevor Phipps (Unearth) started a label called Ironclad Recordings with an eye on signing indie bands he got a chub for. Over the course of this time his label has put out a number of nasty releases, but with The Destro – he has smacked a home run and dragged gore around the bases behind him.
The Destro is for fans of Unearth, who would be curious to hear what the early Unearth material would sound like with Napalm Death influences. Breakdowns and dizzying pit musi, with a distinct Unearth sound mixed with bruising death metal, made me instantly think- Napalm Death! Hell yeah!
“Thorns Of Truth” is a galloping monstrosity. It layers in two vocal patterns, one a raspy voice while the other showcases trademark death undertones. A destructive breakdown lays waste 3/4thof the way through. Fast paced, bruising and complete insanity! Well done.
With “Mouth Of The Heretic” you get a Sepultura (Beneath The Remains era) assault musically, while again the vocals mash your brains into hamburger with death metal like vocals. The perfect mixture of the best elements of metalcore with classic death metal parts. Ken Susi (Unearth) did a masterful job of stitching together the sound to make it work.
Rumor has it that Trevor called The Destro to fill in for another band at a tour stop in Dallas. With just minutes to spare The Destro showed up- played the gig, wow’d Trevor and the rest is history! Based on the growth of the band and their ability to fill a niche, I suspect the decision will pay dividends for Trevor and The Destro on October 13th. Pick this one up…
Rating: 8.5 out of 10
Suggested Tracks: “Justifiers Of Malice”, “Thorns Of Truth”, “Persistence Of Ignorance”, “Face Down In Regret”
Track Listing:
1. ‘Justifiers Of Malice’
2. ‘Thorns Of Truth’
3. ‘Pestilence Of Deceit’
4. ‘Angel Killer’
5. ‘Mouth Of The Heretic’
6. ‘Persistence Of Ignorance’
7. ‘Dead Eyes Divide’
8. ‘Overcome (The Flame)’
9. ‘Face Down In Regret’
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