TERRA CAPUT MUNDI – Lost In The Warp
 
Label: self-released
Release: May 17 2013
By: Goddess Sioux
Rating: 9/10
Time: 39:59
Style: Speed/Thrash Metal/Crossover
URL: Terra Caput Mundi
 

Supersonic metal from an alternate universe. Yes, I’m talking about TERRA CAPUT MUNDI. This three piece band hails from the wastelands of St. Louis, Missouri and they’re ready to thrash your face off and take control of the planet. Lost In The Warp is their second full length and although it’s independently released on cassette and CD, I predict it won’t be long before a record company or two takes notice of this ultra heavy thrash band.

Inquisitor’s Inquest gets things moving at warp speed. The vocals of bassist Jared Brewer sound like a crossbreed between Schmier from German thrash band Destruction mixed with the snarls of Dave Mustaine. Truly crazy and unique. His high pitched squeals and screams will catch you off guard. They definitely leave their mark and are the backbone of what defines TERRA CAPUT MUNDI’s sound. As the songs rage and thrash along its clear this band knows how to have fun. DestructSean handles guitars and he’s immeasurably fast. Galloping riffs with a crunch that could punch a whole in the wall. Superior mind bending solos decorate every song. Drummer Sarah brings utter chaos to the music with double bass and furiously fast beats. There are some really fun thrashing songs on here, like The Tank Crew that have over the top gang vocals. If this song doesn’t get you head banging and tearing the place apart then nothing will. A beer drinking anthem in the midst. Sworn To The Saint sounds like the soundtrack to a hobbit on a mission. TERRA CAPUT MUNDI also shows their love for sci-fi on this album with the title track Lost In The Warp. Another beer induced head banging fueled tune featuring gang vocals. Lost In The Warp is extremely well written and arranged for a second effort. This band knows what they’re doing, fans of Destruction take note! Lost In The Warp is a burning cosmic fuse waiting to explode. TERRA CAPUT MUNDI went through a bit of change over the last year, they combusted, lay dormant for awhile and then resurrected and released this album. That’s truly sci-fi in itself.