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Syzslak - When demons ride angels CD
Genre: Hardcore/thrash/grind
Origin: USA
Released: 2005
Website: -
Label: Worldeater Records
Uploaded: 09.04.08

Well this was a breath of fresh air. I haven�t heard such a vicious mix of hardcore, thrash and grind since the days of Code 13 and Spazm 151, and even with a dose of the crusty doom of Dystopia. The promo sheet says �metal, grind, thrash, doom, punk, math, jazz, surf� Whatever, Syzslak are rock and rollers with high spastic energy�, and I�m keen on fully agreeing with that statement. These guys and gal take the essence of pretty much all those genres, and create a tremendously powerful and highly energetic slab of mangle. All three members share the vocal duties, adding even more energy to it. And when performed with a tight and schizophrenic musicianship, and drenched with a heavy and powerful sound, there�s not a whole lot stopping them.
Since the album�s from 2005 I guessed there would be a follow-up on the way, and I would definitely keep my eyes open for it, if it wasn't for the fact that they unfortunately parted ways. But When Demons Ride Angels will be a future classic. Who would Jesus bomb?

Tracklist:
01. Fallen hand
02. Betrayed
03. Crippling delusions
04. Reeks of despair
05. Lethal injection
06. When demons ride angels
07. Psycho connection
08. W.W.J.B.
09. Ripped away