Nothing beats taking a trip back into old school thrash/death metal, and Brazil's Mutilator were responsible for some classic blistering metal, particularly with their 'Into the Strange' opus and this brutal affair, their debut opus. Sadly these guys only released two albums but it was great while it lasted, giving us kids a deeper understanding of underground thrash/death metal as they churned out numerous classic, evils-sounding riffs which would no doubt go on to influence the likes of Darkthrone. 'Immortal Force' is a fantastic, ear-shredding platter with elements of old Slayer, and while it may not be original or particularly memorable at first - often due to its speed - it's still engrossing minor-classic which spear-headed the Brazilian scene alongside Sepultura and the likes, and there are still some superb riffs thrown in there, especially on that opening 'Memorial Stone Without A Name'. As a track it pretty much sums up the Mutilator sound with its hardcore, punkier leanings as well as that speed and sporadic measured moments, but overall this is a must have thrash-fest for any serious fan of extreme metal.
8/10
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