These reformed thrash legends have been plugging the late 90's, an updated beast from their 80's heyday, putting out heavier material often surpassing it, while staying true to the original sound, which is poer metal tinged thrash. 2007's Alienigma is decent offering, though not full of memorable songs, but has many memorable moments, and some good headbanging. The lyrics are pre-occupied with political and supernatural paranoia. The band is in fine technical form, tight and powerful, Maiden-isms abounds, blessed by a clear production where even the bass is audible. The worse thing about this album are that the songs tend to be unfocused and dull, relying on formulas better used on previous albums, but then deviating without any clear direction or clear inspiration. But it's good for pure neck wrenching value.
Rating: 7 out of 10
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