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DISCIPLES OF POWER to kanadyjski death/thrashowy zespół założony w 1986 roku! Reedycja debiutanckiej płyty z 1989 roku wzbogacona o cztery utwory z demo 1988.

Thrash death na pełnej piździe. Potworny cios prosto w ryj...



There are so many things right about this album. Most thrash coming out around this time (1989) was beginning to be generic, and everything was sounding the same. Disciples of Power's Powertrap doesn't sound much like anything else that was coming out. It's a rare gem from a rarely spoken of band. The positives on this album are overwhelming, and there aren't really any negatives to be spoken of. This is simply complete mastery of thrash at it's best.

Production: Powertrap has incredibly clean production values. The drums are just right, the guitars and bass don't go out of balance, and the vocals provide the perfect offset to everything. Everyone on here is playing their instruments with proficiency and not losing a single beat; this is incredibly important in songs with more progressive sections such as the title track. One of the best things about this record is that all the tracks seem to segue into each other, making this a continuous musical experience, never knowing when one track ends and the other begins. Simply put, the production is outstanding.

Song structures: Disciples of Power put on some incredibly interesting musical offerings with their debut record. They have plenty of progressive sections as mentioned before, and the riffs do not tire. Most thrash uses a few generic riffs that get really repetitive and boring, but these guys make it worth your listen, and make sure that every second of their music is enjoyable by catching your interest throughout. There are plenty of acoustic sections on the opening track, Shades of Grey. Solos and drum fills are put in places that are just right for them, and they aren't overused. Every song on the record is a perfect example of how thrash should be made.

Individual performances: Starting with the basics, the guitarists on this album really put on a show. The guitarists play a plentiful amount of speedy and technically demanding riffs that won't let up. The guitarists are incredibly proficient rhythm-wise; no sloppy playing to be found. Their solos are virtuostic and fast, but not to the point of ridiculousness or anything like that; the solo work just blows anyone away who heard it. The bass is plenty audible and does a great job at backing up the guitars. He gets a lot of bass time in Night of the Priest and Hidden Worlds. DRUMS. Where to start, other than that the drummer on this album is just plain INTERESTING. He does a MUCH better job than the majority of the drummers in this genre, constructing plenty of above-average beats and fills. And as with the guitar and bass, he is almost metronome like with rhythm. He is incredibly progressive for thrash to say the least. The vocals on this album in a way are like Tom Araya's early vocals. He chants phrases like a psychotic madman, but not with the wickedness, fury, anger, or aggression that Araya did. Then again, the music here isn't written with the wickedness, fury, anger, or aggression that Slayer's early music was written with (thinking around the time of Hell Awaits here); it probably wasn't their goal. Slayer's goal was to push the boundaries for heaviness and evilness at the time, and Disciples of Power probably aimed to make more progressive music. The lyrics on this album are great as well, focusing on subjects other than the thrash norm, and in a way keeping with the progressive atmosphere of the album. They are interesting to read, and do not at all distract from the amazingly impressive musicianship exhibited on Powertrap. Everyone who plays on the record does an amazing job, and deserves praise.

Final Words: Getting to listen to a thrash record that is of the level of excellence as Disciples of Power's Powertrap is truly a treat. Only a handful of thrash bands are as amazing as this, especially on their debut. Recommend it to all of your friends and spread the word. The record is nearly perfect in it's delivery and content. Oh, and the bonus tracks are certainly worth the listen (Bitch of Doom is a speedy thrasher, and how can you NOT listen to a self-titled track from any band). Find this album by whatever means necessary and listen to it for yourself to enjoy the experience.

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..::TRACK-LIST::..

1. Shades Of Grey 4:43
2. Powertrap 4:18
3. Ice Demons 4:05
4. Slave To No One 3:21
5. Protector 3:22
6. Night Of The Priest 3:27
7. Crisis 3:58
8. Hidden Worlds 3:12
9. Bitch Of Doom 3:28
10. Disciples Of Power 5:34

Bonus: Power Of Death demo 1988
11. Shades Of Grey 5:18
12. Power Of Death 3:29
13. Bitch Of Doom 3:03
14. Disciples Of Power 5:45



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Hart Bachmier - Vocals (lead), Guitars
Maurice Williams - Guitars
Chris Chapman - Bass
Dean Relf - Drums




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