Inti Huacay

When I first threw this on I really didnt know what to expect. Shortly there after I was very pleased to hear some great metal. Hailing from Argentina, this band on a whole seems to have very proficient, and just cool members/ musicians that are quite talented.

There are many, many different musical directions on this album, and I wouldnt exactly know as to what to classify them as simply (well other than some killer metal tunes). There are traditional thrash riffs, almost heavy metal riffs, palm muted jumpy rythm type riffs, speed picked arpeggios, and lots of other little things you can pick up on. The bass sound is also another fine example why this bands kicks as much ass as they do. Maintaining a very clean, and deep tone, with most parts not haveing any distortion on the bass I can really get into this since it is so well done. A strong originality (or basically a unique band sound) pummels you into a creative mesh of late 80's early, 90's influenced true metal.

The vocals vary from typical black metal screams, to death backing growls, to cool hatefull voices, and clean harmonies in the back ground. A wide, and well arranged variety, keeping pace with what the rest of the album on a whole displays, it has to offer the listener a sadisitic (painfull? I dont know cause I cant read the lyrics) raw element other than the badass guitar playing.

There are alot (this isnt breaking records, but really they got some talent) of riffs on here, and alot of those really remind of the band Death. With that said, there are also many parts that sound very original and unlike the previously stated similiar artist, but probably a big influence, as I would guess King Diamond and Carcass would fall into that category for them. I'd also like to note that the intro in the 3rd song is very remniscent to a Maiden lead, but than breaking into an old school thrash sound shortly there after going into a Black thrash sound. The break down in the 5th song also really stands out thanks to a killer bass riff that just projects the guitar chords, which are played over it, right into your head banging fucking skull till you trash to death and breathe no more (there should be a warning).

These songs on here have many different aspects, and are very well written (I must sound like a broken record, but I cant state that point enough cause its very true). One reason I really like this album is due to the variety, and sheer number, of all the riffs, and if that wasnt enough the harmonies and solos over them are total head banging true metal.

I highly recommend this to Thrash, Death, and fans of heavier progressive metal. This is a killer release. Get it. NOW!!!