Violent Force-Malevolent assault of tomorrow

Metal Mind
1987/2008



Germany's Violent Force had a very short career as they formed in 1984, but were gone by 1989. They did a few demos then this album in 1987 and recorded another album, but it was never released. Having come from Germany at the peak of the thrash movement one might expect them to have the typical German speed metal sound that was largely defined by the big three of Kreator, Sodom and Destruction. However these guys obviously drew more influences from both UK and American bands. In order of influence I would say Slayer, Motorhead, Dark Angel and even hardcore bands like the Exploited inspired this particular thrash act. The music is relentless focusing more pure adrenaline and a fair amount of fire. The production is slightly low and fuzzy which actually works to their advantage because it gives the music a heavier feel. The biggest shortcoming might be that this wasn't anything new by 1987 standards because it actually sounds more like it could have been done around 1984-85. These guys have somewhat of a following even today and although it's good, solid thrash they did not nothing that hadn't already been done in the overall thrash scene even if they were slightly different than the thrash scene in their home country. I never heard this one back in the day although I do remember reading some good reviews on it. Once again Metal Mind does a fine job as the album sounds great and the booklet has lyrics and a band biography.



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