However, it is worth noting that this band are in the middle of a huge American tour at the moment, and have in the past supported bands such as Slipknot, Slayer and Sepultura. That's some pedigree, and for this reason I can safely assume they are pretty good at what they do.

From a technical point of view, duelling guitars courtesy of Lorenzo and Jamin create a fuller sound than in other similar thrash/hardcore bands I have heard, giving the brutality a less 'tinny' quality and making it easier on the ears. For the likes of me, that is. Those among you who like your ears chainsawed may find it a little bland.

Fair credit, though, the drumming is exceptional, J-Rad killing his kit with each stroke. I can't hear the bass but I CAN feel it, so I know Sid is doing his job just right - and I know they'd be worth seeing live if only for the vibrations in the floor!

For its genre, totally superb. Me? I'm gonna slope off and listen to some Sinatra... sad.