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Band
Angelus Apatrida
Title
Cabaret de la Guillotine
Type
LP/EP
Company
Century Media
YOR
2018
Style
Thrash
7/15/2018 - Review by: Eric Compton
Spanish thrash metal with a strong emphasis on improved vocals
These Spanish thrashers just continue to display all of the talent, admiration and motivation to thrive in the thrash metal scene. The signing with Century Media a record ago has really elevated the band, possibly pairing with both Hatchet and Havok in terms of the new "kings". This record showcases a strong effort to improve the vocals, approaching more hard rock accessibility and a soulful melody at times. Musically, it is just as fast and ferocious as ever. Production, delivery, marketing, label--the band are in a really good position right now.
Recommended for fans of: Death Angel, Havok, Hatchet
PERSONAL BREAKDOWN:

ENJOYMENT
3.5
MUSIC
3.5
VOCALS
4
PRODUCTION
3.5
ARTWORK
3.5
LYRICS
3.5


  • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
    3.5 :AVE RATING

ALL REVIEWS FOR: ANGELUS APATRIDA
TITLE
DOR
COMPANY
REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
Cabaret de la Guillotine
2018
Century Media
Eric Compton7/15/2018
3.5
Clockwork
2010
Century Media
Eric Compton5/14/2011
5
Hidden Evolution
2015
Century Media
Greg Watson1/29/2015
4

ALL INTERVIEWS FOR: ANGELUS APATRIDA
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