Tulkas - The Beginning Of The End

 

 

Man - this is a fun one. The Mexican thrash metal scene has been cranking out good shit for years, and this latest offering is just another testament to the greatness of their scene. This new record from Tulkas, The Beginning Of The End is a potent opening salvo. The record is hard hitting and wonderfully tight, in many ways reminiscent of bands like Warbringer or even Havok. Yet they draw from a much deeper well, complimenting the EP with a cover of a Metallica deep cut, 'Shortest Straw.' All this to say - Tulkas are the real fuckin' deal. 

I think the thing that gets me about this record is the sheer ferocity they unleash. This comes out in a few ways .First and foremost the vocals are excellent, wonderfully angry, aggressive and over the top. The bands singer simply spits venom and it's hard not to love that. On top of that though is the simply stellar production and songwriting. It makes the songs really ring out. In particular the bass guitar is given plenty of places to shine, really helping to set the band apart. The flashy guitar solos too are a blast, giving the entire record an old school feel and leaving headbangers everywhere enamored with what the band has delivered. 

So yes - this is a record driven by tropes. Hell one of the songs is called 'Devastation By Greed.' If that's not a thrash metal song title I don't know what is. But the thing is that's the fun. Tulkas are playing into what makes thrash thrash and unafraid to have a blast with you as they unleash riff after riff after riff. Unrepentant and gloriously heavy, Tulkas are a band who are destined to take on the world, crack your skull in and then thrash some more. The Beginning Of The End showcases a hungry band who are crazy talented - keep an eye out for 'em. 

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