Assaulter - Salvation Like Destruction

Review by Patti Chaffee

Assaulter's album Salvation Like Destruction is a powerful display of thrash and black metal mastery. The Australian trio delivers a relentless assault of piercing riffs, frenzied drumming, and guttural vocals that will leave listeners gasping for air.

From the opening track "Entrance to the Abyss," Assaulter sets the tone for the album with a blistering riff that builds into a punishing assault of blast beats and aggressive vocals. The band's technical proficiency is on full display throughout the album, with intricate guitar solos and lightning-fast drumming that never let up.

The album's standout tracks include "Into Submission," which features a haunting intro that gives way to a pummeling assault of riffs and intense vocals. "Exalt the Master" is another standout, with its galloping rhythm and soaring guitar solos that will leave listeners headbanging.

Summary by Patti Chaffee

Salvation Like Destruction is a must-listen for fans of thrash and black metal. Assaulter's technical proficiency and unrelenting aggression make this album a standout in the genre, and a testament to the band's skill and talent.