BAND: EXHORDER (NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, U.S.A.)
GENRE: THRASH METAL
LABEL: NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
RELEASE DATE: 3/8/2024
TITLE: "DEFECTUM OMNIUM"
EXHORDER RELEASES:
"MOURN THE SOUTHERN SKIES", 9/20/2019 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.
"THE LAW", 3/15/1992 via ROADRUNNER RECORDS.
"SLAUGHTER IN THE VATICAN", 10/23/1990 R/C RECORDS.
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BEST
RELEASE(S): "SLAUGHTER IN THE VATICAN" (1990), "MOURN THE SOUTHERN SKIES" (2019)
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: EXHORDER: "DEFECTUM OMNIUM" :TRACK LISTING:
1. "WRATH OF PROPHECIES"
2. "UNDER THE GASLIGHT"
3. "FOREVER AND BEYOND DESPAIR"
4. "THE TALE OF UNSOUND MINDS"
5. "DIVIDE AND CONQUER"
6. "YEAR OF THE GOAT"
7. "TAKEN BY FLAMES"
8. "DEFECTUM OMNIUM/STOLEN HOPE"
9. "THREE STAGES OF TRUTH/LACING THE WELL"
10. "SEDITION"
11. "DESENSITIZED"
PERFORMANCE:**** 1/2
New Orleans, Louisiana U.S.A. thrash metal warriors EXHORDER came up during the late 80's early 90's incomparable New Orleans metal scene.
Cited as an influence on PHIL ANSELMO and PANTERA progressing from glam metal to thrash metal, EXHORDER had broken up in the early 90's.
Metal fans are now looking back at EXHORDER'S debut "SLAUGHTER IN THE VATICAN" as a huge benchmark U,S. thrash release as the band was sorely missed.
Nearly 30 years from EXHORDER'S debut, the band re-united with 2019's "MOURN THE SOUTHERN SKIES".
This year, . EXHORDER:unleashed their fourth release "DEFECTUM OMNIUM" as ITP V.024 has the release on tap to review.
EXHORDER'S "DEFECTUM OMNIUM" kicks off with "WRATH OF PROPHECIES" blasts off with intensity and power. "WRATH OF PROPHECIES" mixes thrash riff o rama with excellent grooves as the song features an excellent chorus.
.EXHORDER'S "UNDER THE GASLIGHT" features some good riffing for a mid tempo but powerful track.
.EXHORDER'S "FOREVER AND BEYOND DESPAIR" is a punk and hardcore influenced thrash track, perfect for moshing. "FOREVER AND BEYOND DESPAIR" breaks down to an emotional mid tempo with excellent riffage and excellent vocals via KYLE THOMAS.
.EXHORDER'S "THE TALE OF UNSOUND MINDS" features an excellent performance from vocalist KYLE THOMAS as he stretches out his pipes for a slower pace. UNTIL, mid way through "THE TALE OF UNSOUND MINDS", the band picks up the pace for some awesome solos before slowing it down again.
.EXHORDER'S "DIVIDE AND CONQUER" features thrash drumming to simplistic riffing, excellent solos.and powerful, semi political lyrics.
.EXHORDER'S "YEAR OF THE GOAT" might be my favorite track on "DEFECTUM OMNIUM". "YEAR OF THE GOAT" features blast beats, rolling thrash riffs, breakdowns and is fucking heavy as hell.
.EXHORDER'S "TAKEN BY FLAMES", gets off to a slow start before speeding up into a thrash classic. Again, great vocals from KYLE THOMAS as his voice seers through the brutality of the track. Great mosh track.
.EXHORDER'S "DEFECTUM OMNIUM/STOLEN HOPE" is a slower tune, starting with Gregorian chants and features an excellent vocal performance.
.EXHORDER'S "THREE STAGES OF TRUTH/LACING THE WELL" starts off with an beautiful acoustic passage segueing into some vicious thrash and great solos. I love the riffs, kicks ass.
EXHORDER'S "SEDITION" rocks with it's well written riffs, great bass lines and thrash drumming and punk influence.
EXHORDER'S "DEFECTUM OMNIUM" closes with "DESENSITIZED", a rager and great way to close out an amazing release.
EXHORDER'S "DEFECTUM OMNIUM" features talented musicianship (specifically KYLE THOMAS'S vocals) set to great grooves and thrash riffs. EXHORDER'S "DEFECTUM OMNIUM" features good songwriting as the tunes are sure to get a good pit going.
Kids these days may say something a stupid as "EXHORDER sounds like PANTERA." However, it's the other way around, PANTERA took influence from EXHORDER as PHIL ANSELMO knew them from his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Any way, it's good to have EXHORDER back for one of the best releases of the year.
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