Rigor Mortis - Freaks (1989)

I was such an idiot for not buying this back in the day when I saw it on vinyl - I think it was on import so probably too expensive, but even so, this is pretty cool thrash that kind of melts together the likes of Dark Angel (although less accomplished), Hallow's Eve and as expected, Slayer with a harsher vocal attack. Mostly lightning fast, especially on the hyper title cut but I'm liking the dense, morbid chug intro of 'Cattle Mutilation' although the macarbe trudge doesn't last long, the band once again headlong into hyper spheres whilst 'The Haunted' offers some variety and killer guitar work. 'Freaks' boasts one of metal's greatest covers too so what more do you want? 7/10