Album
Type : Full Length
Date
Released : 15.11.2013
Label
: Nuclear Blast
We're All Gonna Die,
album track listing :
1. Born to Serve 3:57
2. Prophets of War 6:23
3. Death Comes Calling 5:48
4. Friendly Fire 2:52
5. Carny Love 5:05
6. Vegas 5:01
7. There Is No Hope 7:51
8. We're All Gonna Die 2:44
Bio :
GENERATION KILL are the final answer to all
that tedious talk about a comeback of Thrash Metal. This is not just another
Thrash Band. GENERATION KILL incorporates many different styles of music, which
sets this band apart from the rest. All five members have diverse musical
backgrounds, which define and allow GENERATION KILL to be a Band with no
limitations.
The Band :
Rob Dukes | Vocals
Rob Moschetti | Bass/Backing vocals
Jason Trenzcer |Lead Guitar
Jason Velez | Lead Guitar
Jim DeMaria | Drums
Rob Moschetti | Bass/Backing vocals
Jason Trenzcer |Lead Guitar
Jason Velez | Lead Guitar
Jim DeMaria | Drums
Review :
With
Gary Holt replacing Jeff Hanneman in Slayer, the other members of Exodus have
some down time. Rob Dukes has put this to good effect, starting this
thrashy/Pantera-esque side project and lending his distinctive rasp to the
eight tracks on offer here.
“Born
to Serve” has a serious 90's groove to it and right away you know what you are
getting- thrash, but not of the Exodus/Testament variety. The style falls
somewhere between there and Pantera- who, while not thrash- were definitely
closer to that style than trad. “Prophets of War” demonstrates Dukes' actual
singing voice- mean and moody it is too! You will be in for a surprise if you
viewed him as a one dimensional shouter.
“Death
Comes Calling” again starts in a surprisingly melodic way and keeps the tempo
slow while the tension builds. “Friendly Fire” puts the pedal to the metal with
an opening shredding solo and thrash pacing. Perhaps closer to his day job,
this track brings raw visceral thrash and the album is proved to be a many
headed beast with more variety than I was expecting. “Carny Love”... the less said about the
risible spoken word intro the better, really. Lyrically, what follows is sadly
not much better being as it is a kind of run through of a circus of horrors.
Musically, however, all is well with moody atmospherics and good use of
dynamics.
“Vegas”
gets things firmly back on track- galloping thrash (mid) pacing and good levels
of energy. “There is No Hope” keeps the energy level VERY high but still keeps
things interesting with a more melodic bridge section- fine vocals from Dukes-
then straight back into the fray. A melodic middle section is a nice touch in
this epic and excellent track.
The
title track is up last and, instead of going for a lengthy epic the band goes
for the throat. Hard and heavy with a kind of punk-ish edge to the thrashing, the
track sums up what Generation Kill do best. There is melodic/shredding soloing
as the band play very tight. The breakdown/build up section is very effective
and the righteous fury that Dukes expresses is well delivered and effective. A
riff-with-space finishes the opus and before you know it, the album is over.
If
you enjoy Dukes' vocals (for me he is Exodus' best vocalist), want some retro
but not all the way retro style thrash and are looking for a record that is
immediate and adrenaline fuelled pick this one up without hesitation.
Words by : Richard Maw
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can buy it here
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