The Saw predicts that you WILL be seeing a lot of Plague Years! And you WILL be seeing them live in an array of differing sub-genres where they can really set the tone, regardless. The vocals (Death Metal/Hardcore) also distinguish the band and set them apart. Their stylized brand of Metal is Thrash, with crunchy, chunky, crushing riffs that really mark them as unique. Plague Years have been nothing if not consistent throughout their short career. Incantation (single) – J(Entertainment One)Ĭircle of Darkness (LP) – Septem(Entertainment One) Play the Victim (single) – Ma(Entertainment One) Unholy Infestation (EP) – Ap(Entertainment One) I really like the cadence, the timing, and the rhythm of the delivery. It’s awesome! However, the vocal delivery – a modified, more holler than gutteral style – sets this record off. The greats of Thrash history are clearly the influences, here especially Slayer. This EP is an absolute banger! Each song is distinct, with wicked riffs on each which range from slow grinding crunch to mid-to-quick paced time stamps. Heavy Metal Merchandise Collectors Gallery &dash TSHIRTSLAYER, we are the worlds largest community of heavy metal tshirt, patches and battle jacket (kutten) collectors in the world, show your collection, maybe even buy, sell or trade a few nice items. It IS difficult for a categorical thinker (like The Saw) to catalogue Plague Years, but live they can be aligned with Thrash bands, Death Metal bands, Hardcore bands (because of vocal cadence and style), and etc. He travels with the band of rebels, and yet, it is they who are all conformists in comparison to his awkwardly.
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It’s the riff (the Thrash aspect) which drives their sound, distinguishing them from other bands, and the vocal delivery is used as another instrument to accentuate the riff (Death Metal). I think Plague Years’ work is genius! The riff is everything, obviously, to the band (and, also, to The Saw!).
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Most old school Death Metal evolved out of Thrash, where a lot of today’s Death Metal is earmarked ‘Post-Metal’ because of the use of atmospheric guitar styles rather than riffs. What is meant is that bands like Plague Years have a Thrash/Death Metal sound, with the music being Thrash-based and the vocal delivery stylized as more Death Metal. Scrawl is one of those bands that I cant put into words why theyre so.
SCRAWL BAND PLUS
So, the term ‘Crossover’ is unfortunate (IMO), and unnecessary. Plus Also Too/Hes Drunk were fantastic records. This four song EP dropped on Jand it is an excellent example of ‘Crossover’ genius, further expressing the direction of extreme music in this era. My name is Rikki, I'm a Virgo and I like to, rightly or wrongly, think I can write songs, and the Scrawl Transmission be my nom de plum.
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It’s your Master Butcher, The Saw, and I’m reaching back a few weeks to review a new EP drop from Plague Years, All Will Suffer (MNRK Records).