Razor - Malicious Intent (1986)

I've said it before and I'll say it again, Razor are probably THE thrash act that should've played to larger crowds, because not once in their career did these maniacs let up in the fury. Their albums from the '80s are testament to strong will and homicidal tendencies, because to listen to such a record is a rewarding yet painful experience. Razor are a real thrash band, full steam ahead, aggressive, rough, and primal, combining ocasional bursts of Slayer-esque fury with their own hateful frenzy that quite literally reduces the opposition to ash. Whether it's in the hostile vocal department or the laughably great and sadistic guitars, 'Malicious..' is just one of those hyper records that you have to prepare for or else suffer the consequences. With a track like 'Night Attack' and its Possessed feel, or the Slayerised stab of 'Cage The Ragers,' I can't recommend this bands back catalogue enough, but don't blame me for the lacerations. 8/10