UPCOMING - Venom: Fallen Angels (2011)

Artist: Venom
Album: Fallen Angels
Release Date: August/September 2011
Genre: Thrash metal/Speed metal


THOUGHTS
Venom's 13th studio album "Fallen Angels" is going to be released this or the next month. Honestly I'm very hyped to hear what they will sound like after 30 years since the first album "Welcome To Hell". Judging by the genre listing it won't be black at all which is kinda disappointing. But I think this is going to be their best release in the 21st century.

REVIEW - Destruction: Day of Reckoning (2011)

Artist: Destruction
Album: Day of Reckoning
Year: 2011
Genre: Thrash Metal
Length: 46:45


THOUGHTS
"Day of Reckoning" is the 11th studio album by German thrash band Destruction. I was expecting a decent album and I got it. Although it was released around 5 months ago (in Europe) I only got to listen to it now. Something new is the drummer (Vaaver). I liked the drums a lot, but he isn't much better than Mike Reign or Olly. Highlights of the album we're "Devil's Advocate" (fast and Destruction like) and "Day of Reckoning". Judging by the reviews the best song was supposed to be "Hate Is My Fuel" but to be honest, it was my least favourite one. Starts off great, but goes downhill all the way to the end. A great surprise was the Dio cover "Stand Up And Shout" on the Limited Edition release. I'm a huge Ronnie James Dio fan and I have to say that was a great cover for a great musician. All in all the album was great, enjoyed it and it's definitely on the Top Destruction Albums list.