It still took some time, but when the new HEADSHOT release is first off the mark, than its worth listening. In case of the fourth release As Above, So Below the German guys from Braunschweig needed five years, believe it or not. I’ll bet you, the Thrash Metal community would be thankful for shorter intervals between the Thrash wrecking balls enrooted in the Bay Area. However who suspects exclusive old school is not utterly mistaken. HEADSHOT’s guarantor for success can be found in the way to facelift the Thrash prior times. Not for nothing comparisons to Exodus, Artillery, Kreator or Testament can be drawn. As Above, So Below owns all a metallic heart desires: the tracks kicks ass in up-tempo-style predominantly, as predominantly as tempered parts and groove still find its place. Befitting one’s rank the presented solos will please guitar heroes and that the guys have the ability to design a nine minutes track kittenish brilliant as the axemen run riot in an orderly fashion is attested by the title track once and the following instrumental The Swarm twice (about five minutes). Basically everything fits here. Why the big deal does stays away by now? I have no idea. Maybe it works when female vocalist Daniela Karrer (ex Uppercut) completes the line up. She replaces Andi Bruer who left the band after recording this release. What a pity, his voice placed between shouts and sirens fitted quite well to HEADSHOT. Let’s hope that Firefield Records has enough power to push them straight forward.