Znowhite - Act Of God (1988)

A glorious thrash metal record that may boast a terrible sleeve, but that's the only thing wrong with this mini masterpiece. Not often you hear a thrash band fronted by a cool female singer - Nicole Lee - her voice caresses with cold steel execution and is backed by some incredible riffage. Znowhite never really got their just rewards but all the time these type of records remain out there it means that thrash heads can dig deep into the metal archives and experience the '80s once again. You won't get thrash metal like this anymore, the same could also be said for the likes of Anacrusis, Toxik and so many others who faded away, but like the mentioned bands, Znowhite have given us a superb record that every thrash metaller should own. This band know how to create crunching melodies, just check out the monster mosh of 'Pure Blood' and the thunderous 'war Machine' which reminds me of mid career Metal Church with its pure vocal delivery and wonderfully executed guitar work. Not a gem to be forgotten.

8/10