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Album Review: KREATOR – Phantom AntiChrist

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Some metal bands age better than others. Come to think of it, some metal genres age better than others. As far as I can tell, the thrash metal bands from the 80's have aged surprisingly well, including the so-called Teutonic Thrash bands from Germany. Sodom, my personal favorite of the bunch, has certainly kept their legacy intact- but what of Germany's flagship thrash act, Kreator? After a short foray into industrial metal in the 1990's, Kreator returned to form with a continuous string of pure Thrash. Their offerings are a consistent and satisfying display of what the band does best (though I do remember my friend remarking that Mille sounded like an angry parrot on 2009's Warcurse, oh well…he's the best angry parrot out there!). In other words, Kreator is a band you can count on, and Phantom AntiChrist is a shining example of that fact. On this new album, the band actually takes a more melodic turn, a stylistic challenge that they meet with pleasure. (more…)