Hatriot - Heroes of Origin (2013)

Already one of the most explosive albums of the year. Hatriot's debut opus should come with a health warning. This is new school thrash very much in the old school vein and no wonder because it features ex Exodus frontman Steve Souza on vocals, the band also featuring his two sons Nick and Cody. If you like the distinctive Bay Area chug, and you grew up listening to stuff like Exodus, then you're going to love this. Souza has a very distinctive throaty rasp that fits this music perfectly, and with that crisp production this is going to rip the flesh from your bones in quick time. Memorable yet heavy riffs, excellent drums, blinding bass, 'Heroes...' is the next step on from Tenet, combining old school aggression and passion with modern day dynamics. Pure thrash armageddon. Excellent stuff all summed up in 'Blood Stained Wings'. 8.5/10