REVIEW: INSANITER – Back In The Days

 

INSANITER – Back In The Days

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Channeling a reservoir of pent-up anger, anxiety, and bitterness towards our purportedly "modern" and "democratic" world, where injustice thrives and the many suffer for the benefit of a privileged few, I seek refuge and release in the realm of thrash metal music. It's not happenstance that this genre deliberately injects political discourse into its sound; it's a conscious rebellion.

Having traversed the sonic landscape with INSANITER for years, introducing their distinctive sound in the past, I eagerly embraced their latest opus – a formidable compilation of 20 compositions, clocking over 80 minutes.

The familiarity of certain compositions, echoing from previous releases, is by design. With Petros now the sole creative force, he infuses these tracks with his unique, personal touch. Let me share the resonance of this latest musical journey.

As hinted earlier, INSANITER confidently navigates the thrash metal domain, infusing brutal vocal elements reminiscent of black/death metal. Influences trace back to the German thrash metal scene, with respectful nods to the American thrash metal legacy – a fusion echoing KREATOR, DESTRUCTION, SODOM, interwoven with early METALLICA and SLAYER. Vocals evoke the spirit of Mille Petrozza and Tom Angelripper.

What distinguishes INSANITER is their mastery in crafting compositions with razor-sharp riffs dynamically enriched by melodies, maintaining aggression without compromise. This nuanced approach injects vital variety into their sonic palette, ensuring sustained listener engagement throughout the release.

True to form, INSANITER not only meets but exceeds expectations. The album, underscored by a dynamic and crystal-clear production, beckons exploration. It's time to immerse yourself in the decade-spanning journey of INSANITER, where experience has not only seasoned but evolved their sound – an innovative yet familiar symphony.

Νικόλαος Παραστατίδης