Wasn't sure what to think of the band name. Especially with that spelling, I was prepared for the worst, but it ended up being better than I expected. The majority of the disc is a mid-paced brand of thrash that reminds me of the the more laid-back approach a lot of US bands took in the mid-'90s without totally abandoning thrash for groovier Pantera-esque pastures. Most of the tracks don't have much of a detectable groove metal influence, and I consider that a huge plus. On the downside, this is definitely not all that '80s sounding, and I would have preferred more speed and aggression. I found the main vocals a bit strange, as there's somewhat of a talk-singy and amateurish aspect to them, but they also have some sort of affectation at the end of words that give them an almost Mustaine-like vibe (this is especially evident in "Fire in the Hole"). The middle 3 tracks are all decent enough where I felt I got my money's worth, with "Jekyl's Hyde" being my favorite.
Notice how I only said "the majority of the disc" above? According to the liner notes, 4 of the tracks were originally by a band called Wild Eyed Gypsy, which I assume was their previous band. 3 of these are songs that are mostly in line with the rest of the album, but do feel groovier and more rock-ish in approach. The other track is the closer "Road Rage," a fun HC/punk-inspired tune with angry vocals that ends up being the catchiest song out of everything.
Not going to pretend this is a great CD, but it's a decent indie release, especially for the price.
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