Old school thrash from Brazil - these guys formed in the early '80s and unlike a majority of cult thrashers they are still going strong despite cult status with early releases. As expected with 'Mass Illusion,' which is probably my fave my these guys, there is a slight Sepultura influence, as well as the usual early Slayer styling's, but for the most part it's a tight record, produced well and boasting some great mid-tempo numbers such as the chanted attitude of the title track with its choppy vocals from Marcello Pompeu and heavyweight guitar attack of Heros Trench and Antonio Araujo. The drums of Rodrigo Oliviera may be no match for Igor Cavalera but they are up there, because 'Mass Illusion' is a nifty, ominous and serious sounding opus that boasts several solid tunes such as the bassy, yet groove-based 'Midnight Madness' and the frantic opener 'Agony.' Certainly worth checking these guys out if you want something to fill the Sepultura void. 'Mass Illusion,' despite its generic feel at times is a rightly acclaimed opus.
7/10
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