ARTIST: INSULT
TITLE: "Reside Infernus"
GENRE: Thrash Metal
RELEASE DATE: April 25th, 2025
LABEL: Metal On Metal Records
CATALOG ID: MOMR25118
BARCODE: 8022167091181
FORMAT: CD in jewel case • 8 tracks (approx. 37 min.) • 8 pages stapled booklet with lyrics, band photos and info • All full-color
TRACK LISTING:
1. Reside Infernus
2. Bloodthirsty
3. 0-60, Death or Glory
4. Holy War (Sea of Tears)
5. This Life We Despise
6. Berserker
7. Broken Mind
8. Power from Hell
Total playing time: 36:58
YOUTUBE:
• "Reside Infernus" music video
• "Berserker" static promo clip
OVERVIEW:
Formed by the original ONSLAUGHT drummer, Steve Grice, and bassist Jase Stallard - who played on that British band's first two albums - INSULT take us back to the roots, to a time when metal was raw and often tinged with punk influences. But fear not: while their debut includes an occasional D-beat passage, it's nowhere near as punk-driven as ONSLAUGHT's chaotic demos. Instead, it leans more towards their first full-length, minus its proto-black metal edge. The Bristol crew deliver eight solid and diverse metal slabs, complete with atmospheric intros and outros. With simple yet effective riffing, driving rhythms and pounding drums, the album is catchy as hell. The charismatic vocalist belts out the lyrics in a gritty way, while the guitarists show off some serious chops. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the cult classic "Power from Hell" LP, they've recorded their version of the eponymous song, featuring guest vocals from Sy Keeler. These old geezers thrash harder than many of today's youngsters - bursting with energy, attitude and authenticity. The contagious enthusiasm of this early thrash style and an old-school analogue recording approach give the album a fresh yet nostalgic feel. Though they don't ape any one band, you might detect echoes of early ONSLAUGHT, early METALLICA and MELIAH RAGE, as well as MOTÖRHEAD, VENOM, WARFARE and TANK, and even DISCHARGE, G.B.H. or THE EXPLOITED on the punkier side. Get ready to have your head bashed in!
SELLING POINTS:
• Debut album of this British thrash metal with punk elements band featuring the founding member of ONSLAUGHT, Steve Grice on drums and their bass player from the first two albums, Jase Stallard.
• Old school analogue recording and production.
• "Power from Hell" cover song featuring longtime ONSLAUGHT's singer Sy Keeler on guest vocals, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the release of this band's cult debut album.
• For fans of: early Onslaught, early Metallica, early Meliah Rage, Motörhead, Discharge, G.B.H., The Exploited, Venom, Warfare, Tank, early Overkill...
Cover art by Alex Cooper (www.arkhamartwork.com).
