Descripción
Alberta’s Blackrat deliver a standout blackened thrash debut with Dread Reverence, showcasing a leap from their raw early demos to a fully realized, dynamic record. Combining punkish speed metal, German thrash influences, and blackened doom, the trio balances infectious hooks, aggressive riffs, and creative songwriting. Tracks like “Into the Ebony,” “Thrall to the Gallows,” and “The Sign” highlight their ability to shift seamlessly between styles while maintaining a cohesive, powerful sound. With this release, Blackrat emerge as one of the most compelling black/thrash acts of 2018, offering variation, intensity, and memorable compositions that elevate them above the underground pack.
