Lightning swords of death-The extra dimensional wound

Metal Blade
2010

Lightning swords of death have knocked out a full length and a split album before this album which is their first with Metal Blade. Sometimes a band name is just a name, but other times it can be representitive of a band's style. The act falls into that second category for sure. This band sure doesn't in believe in a lot of build-up or varying passages, but instead they fire off a blistering brand of blackened thrash. They manage to to be raw and powerful without pausing or hesitating one iota. So if you like a steamroller style then you are in for treat. The title track and Ventor of the black beast are my favorites as they tie in some thick doom pieces in. These are probably the catchiest tracks on the album as well. The only problem with this release is that most of the songs are merely good, but not great and they likely are not anything you have not heard before. I love their energy and their focus, but there isn't quite enough to make me think they are one of the absolute best in their genre. Still worth checking out though.