I was introduced to Believer via the excellent 'Sanity Obscure' record. Technical thrash of some quality which for some reason or other was criminally ignored simply because the band were Christians! I think at the time alot of overly Satanic music, such as Deicide, was hitting the racks and alot of metalheads were certainly against bands like Stryper who preached God's message. However, Believer are nothing of the sort, but simply a very cool band who thrash out a raging, chugging techno-fest something akin to a healthy mix of early Voivod, Death Angel and that Bay Area crunch. Believer however mix more original atmospheres and structures, giving their thrash groove a deeper more intricate soul.
Nine very cool tracks on offer, the chorus of 'D.O.S.' a nifty Anthrax shift of gears, whilst the strut of 'Stress' has more in common with Mordred before it rattles at a pace. Believer are very much a cult act who've bettered with age.
7/10
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