Some records don’t just hit you; they lay siege to you. Wrath Upon, the new six-track EP from Blood and Brutality, is exactly that — part Blitzkrieg raining down from the skies, part thunderous tanks tearing through your already shattered defenses, and absolutely relentless in its Death/Thrash assault.
From the opening volley of the title track to the last crushing blow of Life is Pain, this is a release that demands attention and doesn’t give you an inch of breathing room.
The first thing that strikes you is the sheer force of the drumming. The kit is treated less like an instrument and more like heavy artillery, pounding out rhythms with the ferocity of machine gun fire. Blast beats and fills come fast and furious, yet the drummer never loses precision; every strike is locked in like a round chambered and fired. It’s this percussive violence that drives the record forward, setting the pace for the carnage that follows.
The guitars, meanwhile, are weapons of mass destruction. Riffs come down like a barrage of cannon fire, jagged and merciless, while solos slice through the battlefield with surgical sharpness. There’s an undeniable nod to classic Thrash here, but the Death Metal influence ensures everything feels weightier, darker, more unforgiving. The combination creates an atmosphere of organized chaos — a storm of sound where brutality and precision exist side by side.
Then there’s the bass, which doesn’t just underpin the songs but roars with the presence of an approaching horde. It gives the music heft, grounding the feral speed of the riffs with a low-end rumble that you feel in your gut. In some places, the bass tone is downright apocalyptic, threatening to flatten everything in its path.
Vocally, Wrath Upon is pure insanity. The delivery is harsh and commanding, like orders barked over the din of battle, but with enough variety to keep things from ever becoming one-note. There’s an urgency in the performance that makes it impossible to ignore — every line spat out like a call to arms, every phrase dripping with intent.
Production-wise, the record has a raw immediacy that feels almost old school. The mix has that balance between clarity and grit, where you can hear every detail of the musicianship but there’s still that rough-edged bite that makes it feel alive. It’s not sterile, it’s not over-polished — it’s like a volcano erupting in your face, the way Thrash and Death Metal should.
At six tracks, Wrath Upon is the perfect length for what it sets out to achieve. It doesn’t overstay its welcome, but it delivers enough firepower to leave a lasting impression.
Blood and Brutality have planted their flag firmly in the ground with this one. Wrath Upon isn’t just an EP — it’s a declaration of war, and they dare anyone to try and tear it down.
Wrath Upon by Blood And Brutality will be available October 1st via Blood and Brutality Records.
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The Black Metal Archives Verdict:: Wrath Upon doesn’t just burn — it levels the field. A furious Death/Thrash bombardment that leaves nothing standing but your need to hit repeat.
PRESS SOURCE: Cátia C./Against PR.
