Obsessor-Mental Hell

Tankcrimes
2012

Oh, look it's another seven inch from one man band Obsessor. My scorecard says that's four seven inch releases from this act since the start of 2011. I'm still hoping for a full length or even an EP, but I'm not holding my breath on that as it looks like this two songs at a time is what we'll always get from Obsessor. What really matters is quality and that has never been an issue here and the new release is no different on that count. The title track starts out almost like a straight up 80's metal track for a few seconds before getting into the 80's hardcore with metal touches that this act excels at. The production is clearer than normal, but that doesn't at all diminish the heavy edges that surround this tight-fisted angry attack. Track two "Evil supremacy" clocks in at just over three minutes which might make it be Obsessor's verision of an epic since none of their other songs on their singles have crosses past the three minute mark. Seriously, this song creeps at first before exploding into a Discharge/The Exploited/Broken Bones inspired track that will beat your sense bloody and you begging for more. Unfortunately there isn't any more since this is a single. The only downside to the band (as a I say with every one of their releases) is that just a s I get into the music it's all over. Oh, well I'll take what I can get from Obsessor. The style is what they have always been doing, but these two tracks are even tighter and there is definitely more of a push to squeeze in even more tempo changes. Another great single from this outfit.

Obsessor-In fear of the end

Tankcrimes
2012

Dear Brandon "The Obsessor" Ferrell,

   I just listened to your new seven inch "In fear of the end" which is your third seven inch in a year. I am aware that you handle all the duties for this band and you do a great job. However, why do you continue to torture us by just giving us two tracks at a time? A new Obsessor release shows up for me and I get excited, then I listen and realize just as I am getting into it the music ends because it's just two short tracks. How could you do this to us? Teasing us with a mere two songs and that's it. Granted "In fear of the end" is a thick bludgeoning assault that that mixes early skull smashing hardcore like Discharge and the Exploited with early thrash. The vocals drip the appropriate amount of venom and anger as well. I admit the second song "Aftershock"  explodes after a short introduction. Yes it does plow straight ahead combining the relentless energy of Broken Bones with some charged-up metal riffs. Admittedly I played both songs four times in a row because they were so instantly memorable and addictive.  Furthermore....you know what, just keep doing what you're doing.

Sincerely,
Metal Mark
Heavy metal Time Machine

Obsessor-Sick salvation

Tankcrimes
2011

Obsessor are a one man show because all instruments, vocals and concepts are handled by Brandon "The Obsessor" Ferrell. Obsessor already released "Obsession" earlier this year. Now they come back with two more tracks. Ferrell has been in Direct Control, Government Warning, Wasted Time, and Municipal Waste."Sick salvation" is a mix of old thrash and old hardcore. The sound on this one has a heavy Venom influence with some Discharge and early Sodom tossed in. Just pure frantic rage. The second track "The demon" is a bit more controlled. Still there is plenty of fury behind their charge. This one leans a little more towards the early 80's hardcore scene only with of course better production values. My only complaint about this album is that it's just two songs. My interest is there so bring on a full length album.

Obsessor-Obsession

Tankcrimes
2011

Obsessor hail from Richmond, Virginia and they are all the brainchild of Brandon "The Obsessor" Ferrell who has spent time in Direct Control, Government Warning, Wasted Time, and Municipal Waste. Ferrell handles the vocals and all of the instruments on the two songs on this album. Both tracks have a stripped down thrash/ hardcore sound. They sound like a blend of Discharge, English Dogs, the Exploited and maybe a pinch of Celtic Frost. Nothing fancy, but just straight ahead banging and tearing with squealing solos and no wasted notes whatsoever. The production is just underdone enough to make it sound like it was recorded in 1985 which is probably the desired effect they were aiming for. Both tracks are under two minutes a piece so it's a quick but enjoyable ride.