Slaughter In Japan
Terror 2000
- Style
- Thrash Metal Live
- Label
- Scarlet Records
- Year
- 2003
- Reviewed by
- Danny
One of the good thrash metal band of the new decade would argue some of you.
I would rather say that the members of Soilwork and Darkane
have created a side-project, using the "spotlight" of their respective
bands. But there are not the only one to "blame" for such action.
It has become a fashion to proceed that way.
This is the kind of release for the true fan, the guy who wants to have a footprint
of his favorite band. Following their Japanese-tour with Destruction,
Terror 2000 recorded Slaughter In Japan, Live 2003 (recorded
at Antiknock in Tokyo, 29 May 2003). If you like in your face thrash
metal slaughtering and assaulting your neurons, this one is for you. The production
sounds like a live album (no, seriously ?). Joke apart, this was a long time I haven't heard
such a strong production for a live album. The less I can say about the performance
of the musicians on stage is ... Nuclear. As I emphasize above this live is
a permanent assault ... actually this Slaughter In Japan, Live 2003
give me the envy to watch them live next time they tour in Switzerland. Bombastic !!!
Slaughter In Japan, Live 2003 is an excellent live album to start
with if you don't know Terror 2000. However, like it was the
case for the live album of Children Of Bodom, I think this
Slaughter In Japan, Live 2003 comes to early in the career of the band
considering Terror 2000 released only two studio albums so
far, but that's another story.
A funny live intro, eight bombastic missiles ... and one cover of the Elvis
classic Devil In Disguise (why not ?). A thrashy version should I say.
Check this live ... especially if you like to headbang in your room.