Suicidal Angels

It's no surprise that Kreator main man Mille is championing these Greece thrashers. "Bloodthirsty," the opening cut on this, their second disc, is as maniacal and fast-paced as anything those Germans have cranked out in their illustrious history; the tune actually approaches Reign in Blood-levels of fast thrash. But despite the album having tons of great moments ― more Slayer riffing in "The Pestilence of Saints," one great build-up in "No More than Illusion" ― it flys past without leaving the listener with too much to gush about to his fellow longhair travellers. Tracks like the excellent "Apokathilosis" provide an insanely satisfying riff-to-minute ratio, again bringing to mind Kreator and their never-ending chops. If Suicidal Angels can just hone their songwriting skills a bit more for next time around and deliver some memorable tunes, they're going to be up there with thrash's elite.