Omen - Nightmares (1987)

This six track EP showcases more of Omen's potency (and a live cover of AC/DC's 'Whole Lotta Rosie' to boot), an abrasive trip through thrash heaven that boasts some rollicking metal, such as the thundering title track, and the speed metal face ripper 'Termination' featuring the hilarious lyrics, 'Cyborg lust...program to terminate.' Kenny Powell is a nifty thrash guitarist but it's Kimball's sneering vocals which raise the sound above the mediocre, with this beefy assault Omen exist more of a power thrash act rather than high speed runaway train. 'Dragon's Breath,' and moreso, 'Bounty Hunter' are bone shuddering metal stompers that mix pace and power. It's fair to say you could never go wrong with these type of bands. 7/10