Risk - The Daily Horror News (1988)

Who'd have thought, judging by the atrocious cartoon cover that this is a decent thrash record!! There really were some odd covers around in the '80s and a majority of them hid some very good records.This is Eurpoean thrash with a strong crunchy style riff attack. Eight tracks on offer, all smash the face with a bay Area style of looseness, Heinz Mikus has pretty effective and agressive vocals, and his guitars certainly pack a punch. At times it verges on that Nuclear Assault style of speed, especially on a cut like 'Speed Kills' whilst opener 'Living In Chaos' with its tribal intro reminds one of Laaz Rockit, Evil Dead, in its approach, although once again I'm distracted by the cover. I've never seen this obscurity anywhere but if you've ever managed to get your ears round it then you're fortunate, because this is a little thrash gem of an opus. 7/10