Nashville's Intruder released four full-length studio albums and this five-track EP, and boy were they underrated considering their talents. This is technical, yet fluent thrash high on melody and reminding me a lot of Metal Church circa 'Blessing In Disguise' especially with Jimmy Hamilton's vocal attack. It's cut-throat metal that slices the vein with cold steel aplomb; musically it's so tight, often easing between the gears and blending power metal, classic metal and token thrash but with such glossy, professional effect. There are some superb numbers on this album, my favourite being 'Kiss of Death' featuring the twin guitar assault of Vinett and Messick who were true masters of their art, but one just cannot ignore the orgasmic none-minute title track with its barrage of Pieroni drums and those stunning riffs. A fine thrash metal band who offered technical prowess and so hard to choose a favourite out of their recorded efforts.
8/10
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