CountryDenmark
Genre:Speed/Thrash Metal
Year:2009

Tracklist:
1.Worthy of Hell 05:15
2.Reap the Nuclear Whirlwind 04:23
3.Resurrected Abominations 04:31
4.Lucifer's Domain 05:04
5.E-37101 05:03

Total playing time 24:16

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This EP answers the question, "What would Speed Metal sound like if it were slowed down a little?” This apparent oxymoron, and the resulting attempt to resolve it, yield some interesting results.

Opening track, "Worthy Of Hell,” is dominated by a Speed Metal riff played over a simple 4/4 drum rhythm, though the pace is a tad reduced from the one played by most Speed Metal bands. This is actually not the letdown one would imagine, as it allows the listener to pay close attention to the mechanics of the song and dissect what the band are doing. Ditto the following track, "Reap The Nuclear Whirlwind.”

VICTIMIZER also take an interesting approach to the arrangements and the mix. This release displays a compelling juxtaposition of modern bass and guitar technology with a spacious-sounding analog production quality. The result is a fusion of the old school and the new, with a prominent low-end sound processed in a more live-sounding environment. As for the mix, none of the guitar solos have been pulled forward, leaving them to compete with the riffs for supremacy. What the listener is left with is a sound that is simultaneously polished, yet raw.

The only letdowns here are the third and fourth tracks, which are solid, but eschew the frantic quality of the first two in favor of a more Groove vibe. Furthermore, the band succumb to the movie-clip-as-intro clichй. This device has become trite over the years, and on this EP is no more than a distraction.

Fans of both Old-School and Revival Thrash will find something to enjoy here. While not without its flaws, "Resurrected Abominations” is worth a listen.

(Online February 19, 2010) www.metal-observer.com/

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