Most bands who have "reformed" or "made combacks" recently haven't been able to release material that should find it's place outside of a trashcan (VENOM and NECROPHAGIA being the absolute bottom of the barrel). But there's been a handful who have made good (if not excellent) "comeback" recordings (JUDAS PRIEST and ROOT being the best). Italian black/thrash legends NECRODEATH have stuck to their roots on this new album (their first in around 10 years). Not as raw, but there seems to be more of a black metal approach, especially in the vocals. The music is more in the vein of (early) SLAYER, DESTRUCTION, and SODOM, still a few Brasilian black/thrash influences. Quite good, although I liked "Into The Macabre" much better. For those who think this may be another crap "comeback" album, you have nothing to fear...

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