Classic one-album wonder thrash from this Chicago act. 'After the Battle' is the only studio opus released from these talented extreme metallers who began life back in the late '80s and then split in the mid '90s only to reform in 2010. Best described as classy death/thrash metal - Funeral Nation - like so many bands - have a hint of old Slayer about their speedy segments; but there's even a punky/hardcore edge to this raw metal-fest too. Pure underground metal doesn't come much better than this and the turbulence the band experienced in their early days somehow seems to make the music seem a lot more aggressive and bludgeoning. There's certainly nothing ground-breaking on offer here - in fact it could be argued that the style is rather dated, but if you like music of this ilk with no thrills attached then check it out.
8/10
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