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Evile - Five Serpents Teeth (Album Review)
Thursday, 01 September 2011 Written by Heather McDaid
Evile - Five Serpents Teeth (Album Review)

There is always a certain debate on the revival of musical genres. Why bring back a sound that’s gone so long without reinvention? Even when some do find themselves resurrected, is there someone good enough to not only bring it back, but rejuvenate rather than merely replicate? Step up: Evile – the lucky title-holders as a key re-inventor of thrash metal; a genre that saw the biggest giants form decades ago – Anthrax, Slayer to name but two - and still reign supreme today.

So, with this job placed upon their shoulders, where does Evile’s new album ‘Five Serpent’s Teeth’ find itself standing? With the undeniable influence from the aforementioned bands, they’ve truly grabbed the challenge by the horns with their third release to put their twist on the classic metal genre by maintaining the essence of thrash’s golden years.

The title track sets the bar high and heavy – the anarchic drums and riffs teaming together for a high-paced onslaught. Flaunting their technical capabilities from the off but faster, bigger and as grabbing as ever, Evile command your attention from the off. If you had the slightest doubt in your mind, rest assured that the moment the first solo kicks in they’ll be cast aside immediately.

Tracks such as ‘Descent Into Madness’ and ‘Origin of Oblivion’ highlight the heavy usage of guitar and aggressive drums that sell this album. The riffs of the latter are one of the catchiest available. ‘Long Live New Flesh’ ends the album on an energetic high, flaunting the same ability and seizing your attention in an anthemic fashion.

ImageIt’s undeniable that as thrash goes, Evile stand strong on their own merit. This album is simply superb in terms of drawing inspiration from the key players of the genre, but making their own sound identifiable. The only downfall? The bleeped version. Amidst your enthusiasm and urge to headbang there’s nothing more distracting than a loud bleep across a bar or two. Listen to the album in its full, uncensored glory and embrace the rejuvenation of thrash metal that’s occurring before you.
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