Brazilian
quartet Scars are an experienced lot, having started out as early as
1991. Their debut album was released in 1994, and I think the timing
would explain why we haven’t heard more from them (although their
website tells me that they played with Anthrax back in the day). The Now
the band is back with this self-released effort, and I have to say that
it is a pleasure to listen to something as uncompromisingly thrashy and
old school. The concept of the six track E.P. is Dante’s tales of
“Hell” which, I suppose, is as cliché as it gets and therefore
suitable. Vocalist Regis’ voice is an acquired taste as he has a strained style, but he fits the old school feel quite well. Downloads
are available from the band’s website! Recommended: “Nether Hell” (heavy as f*ck riffing!) and “Hidden Roots of Evil” (double bass drum par excellence). |
