Heaven Bled

HOBBS ANGEL OF DEATH’s latest offering, “Heaven Bled,” is a headbanging journey through the depths of thrash metal mayhem. Channeling their inner demons, this Australian outfit delivers a barrage of thunderous riffs and devilishly fast solos that will have you moshing in no time. The album kicks off with “The Age of Dead Christ,” a relentless onslaught of blistering guitars and pounding drums that sets the tone for what’s to come. Frontman Peter Hobbs’ vocals soar over the chaos, adding a touch of darkness to the ferocious onslaught. Tracks like “Kangaroo Court” and “Final Feast” showcase the band’s ability to meld melody with aggression, creating a dynamic sound that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The production is raw and gritty, giving the album a sense of urgency that is hard to ignore. However, “Heaven Bled” does have its flaws. Some of the tracks tend to blend together, making it difficult to distinguish one song from the next. The lyrics, while fitting for the genre, can also come off as a bit cliche at times. Overall, HOBBS ANGEL OF DEATH has crafted a solid album that is sure to please fans of old-school thrash metal. “Heaven Bled” may not reinvent the wheel, but it certainly keeps it spinning in the right direction. So grab your leather jacket and headbang your way to hell and back with this devilishly good release.