Finnish thrash from the time when Thrash was circling the
drain. It's a real shame to because Antidote's debut, "The Truth" is
a nice piece of thrash that, in my opinion, had dropped back in say 88' or 89'
probably would have gotten more buzz.
The sound of the album reminds me a bit of Laaz Rockit in the vocal department, but Artillery and in the guitars. The riffs here are aplenty, but they're not just straight forward thrash assault, blistering riffs. There's a lot a melody and rhythm that the guitars create making this brand of thrash feel a little more like speed metal at heart, but there are instances where they will shred your face off. As I said, Nino Laurenne vocal's remind me of Michael Coons from Laaz Rockit with his higher vocals, but adds depth to his sound when his low, death like tones kick in. I can't comment much on the drumming other than its presence is felt, but they seem to be just part of the equation as opposed to a crucial factor.
I discovered this album on one of the many "underrated" thrash albums lists I've come across over the years and I must confess, that description is spot on.This is a very overlooked, very well done thrash album that came out at the wrong time, but proves the notion that, just because thrash had gone out of favor, it was far from dead. I would recommend this to any metal head looking for a solid release.
The sound of the album reminds me a bit of Laaz Rockit in the vocal department, but Artillery and in the guitars. The riffs here are aplenty, but they're not just straight forward thrash assault, blistering riffs. There's a lot a melody and rhythm that the guitars create making this brand of thrash feel a little more like speed metal at heart, but there are instances where they will shred your face off. As I said, Nino Laurenne vocal's remind me of Michael Coons from Laaz Rockit with his higher vocals, but adds depth to his sound when his low, death like tones kick in. I can't comment much on the drumming other than its presence is felt, but they seem to be just part of the equation as opposed to a crucial factor.
I discovered this album on one of the many "underrated" thrash albums lists I've come across over the years and I must confess, that description is spot on.This is a very overlooked, very well done thrash album that came out at the wrong time, but proves the notion that, just because thrash had gone out of favor, it was far from dead. I would recommend this to any metal head looking for a solid release.
Highlights: "Symphony of Death"
"Melancholia" "Subordinated People" "Within His
Power..."
Rating: 4
Rating: 4
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