CRIMINAL · Sacrificio | CD

CD in jewelcase.

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If there's one band that has been flying the flag for South American thrash metal with unrelenting fury for over three decades, it's Criminal. With Sacrificio, the Anglo-Chilean wrecking crew delivers what might just be their most ferocious and politically charged statement yet. This isn't just an album — it's a clenched fist to the sky, a Molotov cocktail of razor-sharp riffs and seething social commentary wrapped in the kind of thrash that makes your neck hurt just thinking about it.

From the opening assault of "Live On Your Knees" to the final gut-punch of "Ego Killer," Criminal waste absolutely no time in proving why they remain one of the most vital forces in extreme metal. The guitar work of founding member Anton Reisenegger is as lethal as ever — think the precision of vintage Sepultura colliding head-on with the punk-fueled aggression of early Slayer. Tracks like "Zona De Sacrificio" hit with the force of a sledgehammer, channeling real-world environmental devastation in their homeland into pure metallic rage. Meanwhile, "The Whale" showcases the band's knack for groove-laden, almost death metal-tinged heaviness that will have even the most jaded headbangers reaching for the repeat button. The rhythm section is absolutely monstrous throughout — tight, pummeling, and locked into a groove that feels both primal and surgically precise. Reisenegger's vocals have never sounded more venomous, spitting lyrics in both English and Spanish with a conviction that can't be faked. This is thrash metal with a conscience, music that actually has something to say beyond the usual clichés.

For fans of:
Sepultura, Slayer, Kreator, Demolition Hammer, Sodom

Other Versions

BLACK LP · Sold out GOLD LP · 19,99 €

Track listing

1. Live On Your Knees
2. Caged
3. The Whale
4. Zona De Sacrificio
5. After Me, The Flood
6. Dark Horse
7. Theocrazy
8. Sistema Criminal
9. Zealots
10. Age Of Distrust
11. Hunter And The Prey
12. Ego Killer

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com