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The US-Thrashers of BLOODFEAST released their debut "Kill For Pleasure" via New Renaissance Records in 1986, which was licensed via US Metal/Shark in Germany. In terms of aggression, this album is absolutely comparable with DARK ANGEL's milestone "Darkness Descends", musically it's surely inspired by the first two SLAYER records.
So, the band was never very original but this record still makes a lot of fun. The quality of the songs is continuous, there's no outstanding highlight but also no filler within these 10 songs, that's pretty good, too.
To highlight is the nearly unhuman voice, which tends to Paul Bailoff (EXODUS) alike the great cover of Drew Elliot, the master of horror. But you have to low your sights concerning the sound. New Renaisance Records were famous for their attitude, only to press already finished produced material on vinyl (of course, the bands had to pay before). And it's obviously, that most bands haven't got enough money for a good production.
The sound on "Kill For Pleasure" is, however, not sooo bad. Just turn the volume and the problem will be solved. In any case, this album is a good alternative to the great bands in that genre. (7 points)
On the CD release of BLOODFEAST, you'll also find the first and, unfortunately, only album of KUBLAI KHAN as additional buying incentive. KUBLAI KHAN got founded by singer and guitar player Greg Handevidt, who made the first MEGADETH demo with Dave Mustaine and then founded his own band. But previously he rejected offers as guitar player for PANTHER and DOKKEN (!!!). By the way, his substition for MEGADETH was Kerry King.
The music weaves somewhere between the first releases of MEGADETH and METALLICA, but has enough class to not bee seen as a clone. The songs have drive, are graced by very fast guitar solos and ennobled by great breaks, which are placed very well and don't break the flow of the tracks.
There are no failing songs on this great album, though I want to highlight the opener of this album, the super catchy "Death Breath", which somehow reminds me of ATROPHY, maybe because of the guitar solos and the great singalong chorus. But also the masterpiece "Mongrel Horde", which reminds slightly of "Whiplash" in its chorus, is one of the best Thrash songs ever.
But also the remaining neck wreckers are worth (nearly) every price. For one more time, the only problem of this album is the sound. It's recorded within three days (06.03.-08.03.1987, for those, wants to know it exactly) and the sound is really thin but still enjoyable. (8,5 points) (Online April 14, 2003)
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