It took four years that the Austrian Thrash-faction named DEMOLITION centers us their next wrecking ball. Sending a sign of live in 2004 (Existence) the fourth release is called suitingly Relict IV. Do these guys have a four-fetish? We will check this out in the upcoming interview – stay tuned. At least is said, that the actual line-up works against the four-power assumption. The warriors got a fifth guy on board whose name is Janos Murri. And he gives the DEMOLITION power a special kick. This doesn’t mean that Existence was less good (anyhow, our writer Psycho drew the 8,5 point-card for it). However, by this many more possibilities to diversify in riffing and solos are given. And this bears on the complexness. One isn’t only straight thrashing forward like it can be heard in the opener Reborn/Re-Failed, The Fortress as an impulsive track supplies a touch of Hypocrisy, opening with an intro in best Machine Head manner Deconstruced World flirts with Bolt Thrower initiated by the guitars and of course some phat Thrasher like Over Nails are dished. In turn Blood, introduced by Slayer, is a heavy track, which shines through its structure and the atmosphere created by this. Frontman Wolf also is concerned with. This guy attends nearly every flavor, never mind if it’s Death Metal or Thrash Metal, Wolf calls every style his home; as well the vocals are double featured. The plenty things DEMOLITION are working with make several cycles absolutely necessary to catch the complexity.
I don’t agree to the production on the other hand. As plenty the vocals are, they are overbearing and the guitars are eclipsed. This potential should have used better and more intense. The same consider for the double bass. These sound disimpassioned and harmless instead of making the clothes flutter. Nevertheless, Relict IV will bring much fun to lots of Thrash Metal maniacs.