DEATH ANGEL — The Dream Calls for Blood (review)

DEATH ANGEL — The Dream Calls for Blood album cover Album · 2013 · Thrash Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
4/5 ·
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"The Dream Calls for Blood" is the 7th full-length studio album by US thrash metal act Death Angel. The album was released through Nuclear Blast Records in October 2013. "The Dream Calls for Blood" marks the point where the band have now released more albums after they reunited in 2001, than they did in their original run in the eighties/early nineties.

The music on the album is unmistakably the sound of Death Angel albeit with a slightly more aggressive edge than usual. The more aggressive direction was already initiated on "Relentless Retribution (2010)", but Death Angel turn it up a notch on "The Dream Calls for Blood". The music is incredibly intense, powerful and raw, but still with the distinct melodic sensibility that has always been a trademark in the band´s sound. Lead vocalist Mark Osegueda has a raw and aggressive delivery, but it´s obvious that he can do a lot more than sound rough. There´s always a half hidden melody in his vocal lines even when he is most raw sounding.

"Left for Dead" and "Territorial Instinct / Bloodlust" which bookend the album, are among the highlights on "The Dream Calls for Blood", but there are many strong tracks to pick from. The music is well balanced between fast thrashy riffing and heavier parts and features melodic solos and great rythm work. In fact I think I´ll give a special mention to drummer Will Carroll for his tight and powerful playing. He is one of those drummers that are capable of driving the music forward with every hit he makes.

I´m not surprised that Death Angel releases yet another great album, but "The Dream Calls for Blood" delivers more than what I expected. It´s an incredibly powerful and well produced album and if you like your thrash metal the Bay Area way, don´t pass this one by. A 4 - 4.5 star (85%) rating is deserved.
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