Deliverance - Weapons Of Our Warfare (1990)

Not to be confused with another, far more evil sounding band of the sdame name - these guys are Christian thrashers, but don't let their belief systems put you off, because this is crunching US thrash. If you like chugging riffs and heavy, moshing metal then 'Weapons...' will most certainly be to your liking. This record, the bands second, reminds me a lot of early Death Angel, particularly on the title track with its catchy hooks, whilst a song like 'Solitude' features some stunning drums and cutting riff, bringing to mind Anthrax in certain parts as well as Exodus, Testament etc. This is quite refreshing, and certainly not afraid to display subtle touches and great melody. 'Greetings of Death' meanwhile is the closest you'll hear a band of Christian nature, compete with Slayer, because this cut has 'Angel Of Death' et al written all over it. Okay, so this isn't original, but it's thrash in its purest form, and good it is too. 7/10