THRUST · Fist Held High | BLUE LP

Blue vinyl, limited to 200 handnumbered copies.

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THRUST are back and they mean business. Fist Held High is a relentless assault of old-school thrash metal that grabs you by the throat from the very first riff and doesn't let go until the final chord rings out. This is the kind of record that makes you want to put your fist through a wall — in the best possible way. The band channels that raw, unpolished energy of the mid-80s Bay Area scene, yet manages to sound fresh and vital. Tracks like \u201cOverdrive\u201d and \u201cMetallic Attack\u201d are pure adrenaline shots, while \u201cHeavier Than Hell\u201d lives up to its name with a crushing mid-tempo groove that will have crowds moving. The production is gritty enough to keep things real, but clear enough that every riff and every snare hit cuts through like a razor. This is thrash metal played by people who live and breathe it.

There\u2019s no filler here, just nine tracks of unrelenting metallic fury. From the speed-driven assault of \u201cThrasher\u201d to the almost punk-infused attitude of \u201cPosers Will Die!\u201d, THRUST prove they understand what makes this genre tick. The band\u2019s chemistry is undeniable, with tight riffing, pounding drums, and vocals that snarl with conviction. Fist Held High is a battle cry for everyone who still believes in the power of heavy fucking metal. It\u2019s an album that demands to be played loud, preferably with a beer in hand and friends around. If you miss the days when thrash was dangerous and uncompromising, this record is your new best friend.

For fans of:\nSlayer, Exodus, Testament, Razor, Kreator

Track listing

A1. Fist Held High
A2. Overdrive
A3. Freedom Fighters
A4. Metallic Attack
B1. Heavier Than Hell
B2. Thrasher
B3. Torture Chamber
B4. Posers Will Die!
B5. Destructer

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