Disciples of Power - Invincible Enemy (1993)

This being the third release from these Canadian death thrashers who rely heavily on technical prowess to communicate to the listener. Think Atheist in parts, and also Obliveon - somewhat of a cult band who reformed in 2002 but who never got recognised. Certainly one of the more interesting thrash albums you're likely to hear and I'd have thought what with the likes of Atheist, Pestilence, Death et al branching off into more complex stratospheres, this sort of album should have been all the rage but as it is it remains an obscurity you must hear. Clinical drumming, rasping vocals - yet those which do not bog down the production, and with the tight production it means that each instrument exists as a separate force that weaves itself through this maze of intricacy; the band shifting through moods; providing darker edges to the classical compositions which melt together mid-tempo thrash, traditional metal and deathlier caress. The title track is mesmerising in its ability to continually transform from one guise to another whilst 'Return from The Gates' is equally stirring. An excellent album for those of you who like thinking man's metal.
8/10