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Old 08-30-2013, 10:08 AM   #43 (permalink)
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Wehrmacht: Shark Attack - 1987




Yet another band who leave subtlety beaten and bloody in a dirty alley. Wehrmacht are as much a hardcore band as a thrash band, which makes them thrashcore and NOT crossover, since crossover refers specifically to hardcore punk bands that crossover to making thrash metal and not just any thrash metal band that has a noticable hardcore punk influence. All thrash has hardcore influences. It's the difference between traditional heavy metal and thrash in the first place. Get it right, tricks.

Anywho, Wehrmacht are thrashcore but they play at such a ridiculous pace that they might even be considered grindcore much of the time. Nothing pretty here, just fast 'n' furious, heads down, aggressive metal that requires at least one keg of beer and a living room full of meathead friends in denim vest to truly appreciate. With there heavily tongue-in-cheek lyrics about shark attacks for one (any album that starts off with a guitar version of the Jaws theme is sure to be an intellectual smorgasbord) they are one of the spiritual predecessors of the modern thrash revival. Unlike those bands Wehrmacht are an actual old school band, and for whatever reason that makes all the difference. They're concerned with asskicking and a good time, whereas bands like Gama Bomb are concerned soley with self-consciously retro schtick...and having a good time.

Whatever. Wehmacht are dirty and unoriginal and all their songs sound the same. So if you're not a thrash fanatic then these morons are not for you. But if you are then they are a delightful romp that aren't necessarily essential, but they are fun nonetheless.




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