Bangladeshi thrash metal group Exalter fire up three sizzling songs that uphold the spirit of the genre without diluting even an iota of the essence. The music is as old school as it can get but the songs sound pristine and sharp enough to slice ears. Also included in this release are songs from the entire previous release called 'Democrasodomy' which sound just as potent and invigorating even today. Exalter step up to the plate after the initial onslaught by West Bengal band Armament, and take it upon themselves to further the thrash metal assault worldwide. There is no band worthier to do so from the whole of Indian subcontinent, equipped with an aggressive sound, vicious vocals, and an innate anger that invariably gets expressed through the hard-hitting music. To call their music lethal would be an understatement.
EXCLUSIVE PREMIERES -
No Clean Singing (US) -
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REVIEWS -
"the best thrash record I have heard so far in 2016" - Amps and Green Screens (UK) 9.6/10
"best thrash outfit I’ve heard from the subcontinent" - The Killchain (UK)
"essential thrash release." - Brutalism (Netherlands)
"potential to make great waves in the thrash scene" - Asia Metalhead (Korea) 9.5/10
"Fantastic!" - All About the Rock (UK) 9/10
"the conviction and energy stand out" - The Metal Observer (Canada) 8.5/10
"This is authentic thrash metal attack with attitude, talent and great ideas." - Zombie Ritual (Mexico)
"a brilliant release" - Planet Caravan
"deliver one hundred percent." - Head-Banger Reviews (US)
"Authentic, honest Thrash" - Wonderbox Metal (UK)
"damned infectious riffing" - No Clean Singing (US)
"Rare treat" - Franconia Metallum (Germany)
"If I weren’t sitting at a desk typing this right now, I’d be bouncing off the walls making my own circle pit with the house cats, for realz." -
Upstarter.com
"Another emerging riot" - Stormbringer (Austria)
"tasty old school thrash metal" - Wings of Death (Netherlands)
"a truly great album" - XXL Rock (Germany)
"denn für jeden einzelnen Song gehört Lob ausgesprochen" - Crossfire Metal (Germany)
"be sure to check out Exalter's debut cd today." - Primitive Ways (US)
Recording lineup -
Tanim - Vocals/Guitar
Afif - Drums, Vocals
Ani - Bass
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released April 28, 2016