Warth is a speed/ thrash metal band from Chile. They play very fast songs with influences mostly from the Bay Area thrash scene. They seem more influenced by groups like Possessed and Slayer than Exodus or Metallica though. Some hardcore influences can be heard. This is a fairly short demo release from the band and thus far is their only recorded output. It is only available on cassette making it that much more of a retro-feeling album.The album opens up with an instrumental track. It is a fast thrash riff with a loud guitar solo shredding over the top of it. This happens frequently throughout the album. The band then settles into a consistent style of early death/thrash. The music is always fast-paced and energetic and the individual musicians are surprisingly adept at keeping pace with one another given the extreme speeds at which they are playing. The bass is audible rumbling along with the riffing by the guitarists and even has its times to shine as well.
The vocals are delivered in a snarling shout with occasional gang vocals. They are very similar to Slayer on their Show No Mercy album with a little bit of early Kreator thrown in for good measure. The singer's accent can be heard a little bit but does not detract at all from the music.
The songs are typically short, rarely surpassing the four minute mark, which makes for an easy, fast listen.
The only real problem is that the recording quality is a little rough. The sounds sometimes get a little too muddy and it is difficult to distinguish what is going on. The band is also not incredibly original, choosing to ape styles that have been done before and not bringing in their own elements. It's a decent job though.
The album is a decent first time recording. It calls to mind the 1980's Bay Area thrash scene musically. It sounds fresh and exciting, a true retro thrash band. Any of the songs could have easily been created by bands 25 years ago, it sounds that authentic. It will be interesting to see how this band develops.
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