АСПИД — Extravasation (review)

АСПИД — Extravasation album cover Album · 1992 · Technical Thrash Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
4/5 ·
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"Extravasation" is the debut full-length studio album by Russian thrash metal act Aspid (original Russian name Аспид). The album was released through Ritonis Records in 1992. Originally under the title "Кровоизлияние". The first version of the album feautures Russian lyrics. The album was however reissued in 2007 through ant[ICON] Laboratories and Stigmartyr Records with English lyrics. Aspid were formed in 1988. After releasing "Extravasation" they disbanded...

...which is a crying shame judging by the quality of the material and the performances found here. Stylistically the music is technical thrash metal with snarling rabid dog vocals in front. If I have to mention valid references I´d mention artists like early Invocator, late period Death, and Vektor. The Russian language lyrics come out quite charming, and even though I don´t understand a word, the phrasing and the passionate delivery of the vocals work really well. The four guys in the lineup are incredibly well playing. Sharp technical thrash metal riffing (both fast and more heavy), blistering guitar solos, and varied and very powerful drumming. In fact I have to give a special mention to drummer Vasiliy Shapovalov, whose performance here is what I´d characterize as extraordinary.

"Extravasation" features a powerful, raw, and detailed sound production, which suits the music perfectly. The songwriting is also relatively varied and generally of a high quality and upon conclusion "Extravasation" is a great debut album by Aspid. This is one of those rare one album artists, who released an actual gem, that most people have probably never heard of. If you enjoy technical thrash metal, do yourself a favour and seek it out. A 4 star (80%) rating is deserved.
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siLLy puPPy wrote:
more than 2 years ago
I keep meaning to check this one out but somehow never get to it :(

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