Sonoma County based technical thrash metal enthusiasts, Trecelence, demonstrate their passionate and uncompromising music making talents with the release of the band’s new EP, “For I Am the Eyes.” The three songs featured on the new EP convey an aggressive and fearsome style of thrash metal music that is sure enough to appease any headbanging maniac looking for blistering thrash metal experience.
After a line-up change that led to guitarist Chris Olney Burnett taking over bass and vocal responsibilities, the band shows how they are confidently moving forward into the future by pushing themselves as musicians and songwriters. The addition of guitarist, Alex Miletich, helps maintain the band’s potent two guitar attack and his style of playing compliments that of fellow guitarist Donnie Small. I find the songs on the new EP to be a great glimpse into where the band is heading musically along with what they are capable of crafting on future releases.
The EP opens with, “For I am the Eyes,” which features a ravenous sounding introduction riff accompanied by the ferocious yet precise drumming executed by the band’s drummer Ilan Cabrera. Compared to previous releases from Trecelence the music sounds extremely tight and the song flows with a mighty dose of abrasive attitude. The vocals in my opinion were what stood out the most and Chris delivers a strong performance by presenting the lyrics in such a vivid manner. Overall the music is more raw and the recording quality perfectly captures the band’s feverish thrash metal sound.
The other two songs, “Divide to Conquer” and “Blood Moon,” are vicious pieces of thunderous riffs, fluid shredding and cranial crushing drum parts. I believe the track which steals the show on this EP is without a doubt, “Blood Moon.” I think the song is one of the most impressive recordings from the band to date and the entire composition is extremely well written. The song is dynamic and contains a variety of elements that all blend together into one monumental thrash metal recording. Songs like this are what I think the band needs to focus on more, because the overall level of musicianship and musical creativity was simply outstanding.
Fans of thrash metal will definitely want to sink their teeth into this prime cut of metal music which Trecelence was able to offer up. Their dedication and passion for metal music is undeniable and as Chris once said during one of the band’s live performances, “We’re Trecelence and we’re not FUCKING going anywhere!” So, for all those wondering if the band plans to make more music in the future, I am confident that they will have something for us.
Listen to the EP below:
Trecelence bandcamp:
https://trecelence.bandcamp.com/
"Blood Moon" is an awesome song. Love Chris's vocals. Band sounds great!
ReplyDeleteKeep promoting those Bay Area Bands Robby.