EP REVIEW- TERMINALIST-THE GREAT ACCELERATION

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Artwork: Ryan.T.Hancock


Danish heavyweights Terminalist is gearing up for the release of their debut effort The Great Acceleration this Friday (May 7th) via Indisciplinarian. The self-coined "Hyperthrashers" consist of vocalist/guitarist Emil Hansen, bassist Kalle Tihonen, drummer Frederik Amris, and fellow guitarist Morten.R.Brunn.

The Great Acceleration is a five-track EP based on the thesis of French philosopher Paul Virilio (1932-2018), whose dromology theory on speed was the invention of the ship was the invention of the shipwreck, The band's brand of the 1980s thrash metal and progressive tendencies hope to convey this concept.

The album was recorded and produced by Lasse Ballade ( Konvent, Alkymist etc) at Ballade Studios in Copenhagen last summer. mastered by V, Santura ( Triptykon) at Woodshed Studios in Germany.

The opener " Relentless Alteration" is a turbocharged assault of neck-breaking riffage, dramatic breakdowns, and progressive instrumentals. "Terminal Dispatch" is one of the leading singles from the EP, following on with old-school thrash tendencies, pummeling drums, and menacing howls that are sure to leave you shaking. The ten-minute epic "Invention of the Shipwreck" features some dramatic passages to envision the ship crashing its ultimate demise. The band shows immense compositional skills in developing music for this concept, However, it feels difficult to label a particular genre with death metal howls screaming over dynamic guitars, bass, and drums. "Estranged Reflection" has pulsating beats rattling over finger-blistering riffs. The hectic solo adding to the spectacle with harmonic interludes sailing off in the distance.

And finally, "Dromocracy" is a nine-minute finale that sees Hansen howling like an abandoned soul over fast-paced guitars that culminate in more technical wizardry to leave this reader needing a lie-down.

Overall, Terminalist present five- tantalizing tracks full of interesting ideas and stark imagery to tell a story through their own brand of metal.  Words By Anselm Anderson

The Great Acceleration is available on May 7th via vinyl, digital, and tape formats via Indisciplinarian, and physical pre-orders - including the vinyl versions limited to 300 black and 100 red copies - are now available HERE.


TRACKLISTING

1. Relentless Alteration
2. Terminal Dispatch
3. Invention of the Shipwreck
4. Estranged Reflection
5. Dromocracy

SOCIAL MEDIA

https://www.facebook.com/terminalist

Terminalist (@terminalistcph)-Instagram

Terminalist | Spotify                                "Relentless Alteration"


"Terminal Dispatch"








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