Kev Rowland It probably comes as no surprise to learn, having seen the title, that this is the fourth album from L.A. thrashers Warbringer. These guys have been around since 2004, and have toured almost constantly since their inception, playing with the likes of Arch Enemy, Exodus, Suicide Silence, Megadeth, Napalm Death, Suffocation, Hatebreed, Testament, Nile, Iced Earth, Symphony X, Obituary, Overkill, Kreator, Destruction and Nevermore. This is a new chapter for the band, as it marks the first recording sessions for recently added members Jeff Potts (guitar) and Ben Mottsman (bass), both formerly of Mantic Ritual. It certainly sounds like these guys live on the road as they are incredibly tight, albeit not exactly brimming with ideas.

It is an okay album, and something that I would have bought I had seen them in concert, but I can’t imagine hordes of people rushing out to get this if they haven’t. It isn’t possible to compare this to the latest Testament or Death Angel albums for example, as those guys are in a different league, but this is still good fun nonetheless. If you enjoy good old school thrash then this is worth hearing, and if they are ever playing in your neighbourhood then you definitely should get out and see them as it should be a good gig.

Stephen I was impressed with WARBRINGER's debut, still feels pretty good with the second, but then a thought struck my mind that the band seems to be trapped in a monotonous circle, and even though 'Worlds Torn Asunder' far from bad, fans who have bought the first two probably will think that it's only obligatory to buy this if they want to complete the WARBRINGER collection.

The first three are awesome piece of old school thrash. 'Living Weapon' and 'Shattered Like Glass' really cracks up some glasses with a thunderous rhythm and 'Wake Up .. Destroy' has some real highlights on the riffs and dynamic tempos. But after that, it seems to slowly roll down the hill. 'Treacherous Tongue' picked up a bit, a very nice melodic interlude there, but shame it's way too short.

'Echoes From The Void' is pretty interesting by inserting a smooth acoustical intro before erupting to a fast paced beast, but as far as it goes, this song can't beat the early side of this album nor their earlier effort. 'Behind The Veils of Night' is a slow instrumental which I think is unnecessary and definitely passable filler.

If you like to start listening to WARBRINGER, I suggest to pick up 'War Without End' first, but even if you ended up with this album first, this one's harmless Bay Area style, a typical OVERKILL and EXODUS style thrash, only so far, in my opinion it's their weakest to date.

Stephen The sophomore release of American young thrashers, Warbringer, keeps getting better and meaner, polished on the veteran hands of Exodus alpha man, Gary Holt, the band still revolving around the classic style of Kreator, Slayer, and Exodus, and I spotted a slight element of death metal pattern experimentation there, especially on the drums section, thanks to the newly-joined hitter, Nic Ritter, that blows a fresh air with his intense double-bass attack.

There's definitely not a dull moment here and they keep cranking a brutal, raging, and explosive music, leaving you no space to breathe, not even a second. While "Jackal" started the album a bit bumpy, the next three songs are big enough to earn this album a bunch of stars. "Living In A Whirlwind" and "Scorched Earth" shown a classic normal tempo with some double-pedal assault occasionally thrown into. "Severed Reality" throttled more speed in the drum section and those tracks are immersed in the ocean of ferocious riffs and lethal solos. "Prey For Death" is another favorite pick of mine played on the corridor of classic thrash, "Shadow From The Tomb" is aggressive and leaned toward death metal with a throw of Bennett's growly vocals and brutal beat. "Senseless Life" featured a dynamic tempo, crazy riffage, tight composition, and in my opinion, is the climax of the album.

Warbringer moves one step forward with "Waking Into Nightmares" but let's hope they keep reinventing their sound in the future to create their own originality without abandoning the roots. For casual fans/newbie, better look for Kreator or Slayer's early effort, but for long time thrash fans, this album could be a neat addition to your shelf.