Cost: 99¢
Yep, another Earache compilation from the same store where I got the Thrashing Like a Maniac disc last month. I'd say this is the far superior CD since even discounting the genre difference, it's a much stronger roster and less uneven musically. But as with Thrashing..., it's somewhat disappointing there are so few demo/rare tracks.
Initially I thought Hospital of Death was a very out-of-place inclusion, since I think of them as a much thrashier band, but their track has enough traditional HM and power metal influences to fit in well. The Cauldron track actually stands out rather negatively among the songs due to the noticeably slicker style. Speaking of Cauldron, it finally hit me when listening who their nasal vocal style reminds me of so much--Halloween.
Forgive me for passing on doing a full track-by-track review, but there are only so many ways one can indicate "this song is pretty good" before the 'ol writing creativity dries up.
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