EP Review: Warrior Within – In Light Act II (Self Released)
Warrior Within are a thrash and speed metal band hailing from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. Having been together in one form or another since 1992, the band have since cemented their line up in 2017, and are working hard to unleash their pummeling and vicious brand of metal upon Australia, and the world at large.
Comprised of Scott Macintyre on vocals, Dan Stixx on drums and the brother duo of Tass Hadoulis on guitars and Toli Hadoulis on bass, Warrior Within have been brutalising crowds with their energetic live shows all over Queensland, but now have their sites firmly set on conquering Australia, and then the world.
They will release their second EP In Light Act II on the 8th February 2020. The EP follows their first act EP In Darkness Act I, the band released on 12 May 2018.
Harking back to the heyday of thrash metal, Warrior Within drop a handful of tracks on their new EP that worship two things. Speed and heaviness, something the Aussie metallers have in abundance.
Right at the forefront are the guitars, leading the charge. Behind the powerful riffs are drums that add a rough crust to things all while the vocals declare evil intentions for all. The latter, more spoken word then singing, are very hard to ignore. Each word delivered with statement like aplomb.
It’s rough, certainly reminiscent of the thrash days of old, and sticks solidly to the playback. Perfect if you’re after 20+ minutes of music to head-bang too.
Warrior Within – In Light Act II Full Track Listing:
1. Constrainer
2. Ratrace
3. The Felling of the Oak
4. Awakening
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Warrior Within - In Light Act II (Self Released)
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The Final Score - 7/10
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