As 2009 draws to an end, we finally have a metal release that should unite old school metal fans with more modern metal fans who like better sound quality. Black Future is a technical thrash release with terrific sound quality, but an old school style to the songwriting and instrumentation. - The best of both worlds and a perfect marriage IMO. What makes Black Future so interesting is its unique sound coupled with the incredible musicianship. Underground band Vektor, hailing from Tempe, Arizona in the US, have managed to merge some very nice atmospheric and haunting "Sci-fi metal" with some impressive technical thrash and interesting vocals. The technical thrash portions are often times rapid fire riffs, but the more mid paced off-beat technical and progressive sounding portions are equally if not more impressive. The atmospheric sections usually contain some 80's "Sci-fi"/cosmic sounds along with haunting guitars. Yes, there were a number of 80's bands that fit part or all of the decription of Vektor. The bands DBC, Voivod, Watchtower, Sadus, Coroner and perhaps even Death with their rather technical thrashlike riffs fit the description, but Vektor doesn't sound like any of those bands. That is a good thing as the band has managed come up with their own rather unique 80's metal sound in the 2000's as it has taken them 7 years since their beginning in 2002 to come up with the perfected sound of this 2009 release Black Future.

I encourage ALL metal fans to check out Black Future. Although it is some exceptional technical thrash with awesome riffs, Black Future is not your typical straight forward thrash release. Expect lots of tempo changes as well as the atmospheric and haunting interludes. Three of the 9 songs check in at over 10 minutes, very prog-like track times. I guess I should mention terrific guitarish/vocalist David Disanto. Be prepared for some high pitched rather black metal sounding shrieks periodically. I personally smiled every time I heard one, although I am sure some will not share in my enthusiasm. Hunt down Black Future, NOW. You won't be disappointed.

в таком случае, львиная доля блэковых и дэтовых обложек попахивают гораздо больше. впрочем, отчасти так и есть

First thing that struck me about this album is the logo, it is clearly homage to Canadian progressive thrash pioneers Voivod. Vektor are a band of similar mould from south of the border to Voivod. Recently signed to Heavy Artillery, they unleashed their second album earlier this week, and I have to say, it's an absolute needed kick up the ass to modern thrash metal. The lyrics are not your standard thrash fare, no inane political agenda, no bone headed 'lets party, drink and fuck till deathhh!' philosophy here, but Vektor deal with... Astrophysics? Certainly an odd one, but very interesting.

Musically, Vektor sound like what Voivod would sound like, with Schmier on vocals. The music teeters on the boundary between the crossover styling of thrash and a more progressive type of the genre like Voivod. The first song 'Black Future' opens with a heavy chugging riff which immediately runs into a melodic lead and absolute feral, snarling vocals . The album is full of fresh, rolling heavy riffs which should get the head banging. A suprising aspect of the album is that there is three songs over 10 minutes each, which is extremely odd for a thrash album. The songs never get tired, no riff ever outstays it's welcome and before you know it, the band change rhythm completely or unleash a face melting solo of unbelievable technical skill. The guitar playing is extremely tight and varied throughout the whole album, and the vocals are probably the best point about the whole album, vicious and in your face, the way it should be, but most importantly original, which is alot more than can be said about the likes of their peers today. The drumming is precise and very well executed, giving the rest of the music a sturdy backbone.

Instead of just sitting back and aping their heroes, as is the case with their peers, they take their style and push the perceived boundaries to what is regarded 'thrash' these days. It is an extremely well received breath of fresh air to the thrash scene in my eyes, and for such a young band, they can only go onwards and upwards. Heavy Artillery seem to have a knack for finding extremely talented young bands, long may they keep it up. It's great to hear music with such magnitude and direction these days.

9/10

В сабже же очевидна строгая линейность и геометричность (как у УДО).

ссылку на рапиде поменяй
там far beyond - Songs of Hope and Sorrow

в общем - не суть важно

ну я б не сказал

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в таком случае, львиная доля блэковых и дэтовых обложек попахивают собратьями по цехам гораздо больше. впрочем, отчасти так и есть

I have both Vektor full lengths. To me they are better than Voivod. The only Voivod album I can get into is Killing Technology
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To me they are better than Voivod

Any chance you could upload their debut here, Demolition i think its called.. We don't have it on The Area (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile3.gif)

По мне один в один войвод (voivod)

а тут весело! И быстро, быстро!

CD RIP @ 320KBPS?
Anyone Interested?
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а про эту группу врядли, кто-то вспомнит через полгода...
как и про большинство современных групп к сожалению...может, конечно, я ошибаюсь.

+треш, конечно, музыка для ортодоксов, но мастодонты олдскульные вымирают в % соотношении. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/fear.gif)

и я лично не страдаю расстройством памяти таким сильным. попей глицинчику что ли, коли забываются названия банд примечательных (пусть и не ах как нравящихся) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye.gif)

в % соотношении - да.
да и по остальным показателям - тоже. ибо родились раньше (IMG:style_emoticons/default/1488.gif)
это очевидно )

в общем это демагогия. скажу лишь, что через полгода (и через год, и через два) эту банду не забудут. для многих иностранцев этот альбом уже взобрался довольно высоко в топах 2009г. и уж явно является глотком свежего воздуха в заезженном во все дыры стиле