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8/10 CRUSHED FUCKING SKULLS
Pandemic Outbreak give us a mix of Bay Area style thrash while adding death metal of the highest order to the mix. This mixture of material gives them a fresh sound among all the mediocre death metal bands of the day, and I think it will serve them well. At times they remind me of Death, at other times Demolition Hammer, and yet others of the German thrash masters. The vocalist has clearly focused on his delivery. His growls are rhythmic and well-placed. There isn't a lot of power behind the vocals, though, it's more of a spoken growl. It fits, though, and allows the singer greater pronunciation overall. This band can really write a song, with each track distinct and different, yet forming a whole that's clearly the same band. One moment that immediately stood out to me was the absolutely brilliant dueling vocal section in "Consumed by Flames." I can still hear it in my head. Just a monster hook. Some maniacs might be put off by the lighter sounds the thrash side of the band brings, but I am perfectly fine with it. Track it down and worship it!
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