Defiance - Product Of Society (1989)

Cool (isn't everyhting on here ?!) Bay Area thrash, Defiance never got the recognition that the likes of Testament gained, but 'product...' which has more of a hardcore edge, sees the band writng some killer tunes blessed with moshing chants, such as 'Deadly Intentions' and 'The Fault' although choppy vocals do let the record down slightly. There's nothing remarkable about Defiance here, but when you hear the tight musicianship on a track like 'Tribulation' you can only applaud even if bands loike this were fleeting. Certainly not the strongest thrash act around but one of many who created a potent scene. 6.5/10