There are other songs to keep an ear on. The mid-tempo "Hellish Pride" provides a great gallop riff, its tempo may be slowed but the thrashy energy is still quite evident. "Head On" opens with a DD Verni (bass) led instrumental before kicking the energy in. There is an interesting progressive thrash bent to "Charlie Get Your Gun" that sounds really good and adds another dimension to the album. To close the album out on a strong note is "Overkill V.... The Brand." I cannot quite put my finger on it, but this song is just cool, I love the guitar sound and the relentless drums.
Bottomline. It is not my favorite thrash album, nor will it be yours. Still, this is undeniably a good album with some strong songs and plenty of catchiness. Those who would be quick to write them off, would be doing themselves a great disservice — something I did for many years. On the strength of Immortalis, I may need to go back and investigate some of their earlier offerings.
Recommended.
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1 - Silas
Overkill Rules