Bring On The Noise!

Rip It Up, Issue 182, 1 September 1992, Page 23

Bring On The Noise!

MEGADETH Countdown to Extinction With the precision of an atomic clock, Megadeth’s Countdown to Extinction documents the demise of society as we know it. Countdown to Extinction is the fifth album and soon-to-be metal classic from the outspoken thrash masters, featuring from-the-gut speedcore guitar riffs. This latest offering debuted at No. 2 in the US and went Top 5 in NZ. Says Kerrang Magazine — “Countdown to Extinction is tight. These masterpieces race with energy and musical tension, keeping your ears gripped to your speakers.”

IRON MAIDEN Fear of the Dark “Re-emerging after a lengthy break, Iron Maiden are back in '92 with an album that rates among their best.” Rip It Up. Fear of the Dark is Iron Maiden’s 10th album, and undoubtedly their finest yet. The album debuted at No. 1 in England and went Top 5 recently in NZ. Iron Maiden are currently on a world tour and rumoured to be touring here in October.

BLACK SABBATH Dehumanizer After almost a year of rumour, speculation and hearsay, what started as a whisper has now reached a thundering crescendo . . . Black Sabbath are back! The classic line-up of Tommy lommi, Geezer Butler, Ronnie Dio and Vinny Appice have returned with Dehumanizer, their finest album to date.

, W.A.S.P. The Crimson Idol “Be careful what you wish for ...” With those cautionary words Blackie Lawless and W.A.S.P. unleash The Crimson Idol, an album three years in the making, that takes W.A.S.P. ’s ever spectacular and colourful career to new heights. The Crimson Idol is a work of high drama caught within the whiteknuckle ride of devastatingly powerful hard rock music, a labyrinth of themes, musically and lyrically, which play upon the senses like a surreal-sound nightmare.

EXODUS Force of Habit Exodus, one of the principle forerunners of speed/thrash metal are still dishing out neck aches worldwide. Put it down to Force of Habit — this is an album that booms, not squeaks, the songs having a weightier, thicker and heavier feel to them than ever before. Explains guitarist Gary Holt. “This album is heavier, but more accessible, there are plenty of hooks and shit, but it’s bone crushing . . .” The Exodus attack is back!

SLAUGHTER The Wild Life The Wild Life embodies musical change, the textures are varied and the band’s softer, mellower side has remained thoroughly intact. “The Wild Life is one of the strongest rock albums released this year,the album explodes — both musically and vocally . . . but it is the record’s diversity that will really knock you out.” Music Connection.

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