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Band
Axegressor
Title
Bannerless
Type
LP/EP
Company
Brutal Records
YOR
2018
Style
Thrash
5/22/2018 - Review by: Eric Compton
A little more punky than the prior records
Axegressor have moved away from the standard Slayer-esque sound, this time record number four, 'Bannerless', has a bit of a raw, punky vibe to it. It's still fast and aggressive for the mopheaded fan base, but this a different Axegressor than prior records. Opening track "In Safe Space No One Can Hear You Scream" sets the tone with shorter strumming and a less heavier sound. I'm not sure if this was what I was looking for with their new album...but I applaud the modification. It's a take it or leave it attempt.
PERSONAL BREAKDOWN:

ENJOYMENT
3
MUSIC
2.5
VOCALS
3
PRODUCTION
3
ARTWORK
2.5
LYRICS
3


  • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
    3 :AVE RATING

ALL REVIEWS FOR: AXEGRESSOR
TITLE
DOR
COMPANY
REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
Bannerless
2018
Brutal Records
Eric Compton5/22/2018
3
Last
2014
Listenable
Eric Compton6/2/2014
3.5

ALL INTERVIEWS FOR: AXEGRESSOR
INTERVIEW INTERVIEWER DATE TAGLINE
AxegressorEric Compton8/1/2014


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