[REVIEW] ACID CROSS - Dungeon Thrash EP [2020] Self Released

Canadian Thrash Metal band Acid Cross have been thrashing out over old horror movies since 2014. Released in 2020, their 'Dungeon Thrash' EP and in particular the cover art for their cassette release really tells you everything that the band are about.

Post apocalyptic opener 'Symptom of Man / Bound by Oppression' showcases a tight band used to performing together. Vocally touching more on a Heavy Metal style, whilst musically there is more than a little early 80's influence about the fast paced guitar leads and simplified but dominant drumming display. Whilst I wouldn't go so far as to call Acid Cross Black/Thrash, there is definitely a touch of that kind of influence around the bands darkened style.

You can hear a strong Heavy Metal vibe in groovier tracks such as 'Serpentum Dectem Dominatum' and ''Terrifier' which rely on pummelling bass to add heaviness whilst the vocal gives more than just a nod of the head and tip of the cap to some Punk influences. The latter track also sees Acid Cross open the tap on some more mid-paced catchy guitar leads. It isn't all champagne and rainbows though, and there are parts of 'Post Human Eradication / Awaken Decimator' that I can take or leave, mainly the squealier vocals that never do much for me. That said the EP remains consistently entertaining throughout and has such a blend of varying styles that there is something here for most people to enjoy. (Luke Hayhurst)

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