Here we have the debut album from hard-hitting and very active Perth live act AS LIGHT DECAYS. The album is called SYSTEM OF DIVISION and it’s out 13th November 2021.
They describe themselves as groove / thrash metal, and these days when you hear that it can make you think something like an alternative/metalcore crossover.. But what these guys are doing is actually like the old-school death/thrash of Sepultura or Obituary, blended with groove from some older hardcore stuff like Biohazard, Madball or even Hatebreed.
The sound is really refreshing and not something we hear a lot of anymore. The guitar riffs are heavy and tough, energetic and catchy without trying to get complicated or technical.
The music is huge and heavy, easy to headbang to and even easier to stomp and mosh to. Also an excellent vocal performance, delivered passionately and anthemic that could really take the live show to the next notch of crowd interaction.
An album totally worth checking out, particularly for those into old-school metal and hardcore, with a modern touch. Superb effort for a debut album.
8/10
Vincent van Goat - Hornography
*** Official Album Launch - November 13 @ Amplifier Bar Perth ***