Phantom is a
speed/thrash metal band from Guadalajara, Mexico, formed in 2021. Initially a
fun project, the band quickly gained traction with three demos and a split
release alongside four other groups. Their debut full-length “Handed To
Execution” and the EP “Transylvanian Nightmare” earned attention from fans and
critics, establishing Phantom as a band to watch in the extreme metal scene.
“Tyrants Of Wrath” delivers 48 minutes of
relentless speed and aggression, capturing the spirit of classic thrash while
pushing forward with sharp execution. Phantom balances
their fast-paced riffs and thunderous drums with moments of unexpected
creativity. It charges out of the gate with a ferocious energy that few bands
capture this year. Phantom blends breakneck
riffs, relentless drumming, and aggressive vocals with a sense of melody. Songs
like “Thunderbeast” and “Nimbus” show a wide spectrum, from old-school
intensity reminiscent of Assassin’s “The
Upcoming Terror” era (and not only) to moments that bend the genre into
slightly unexpected forms without losing focus.
“Nazghul” experiments with structure, and
retains the sheer aggression that defines the album, while “Dark Wings Of
Death” delivers a climactic ending with pure intensity. Instrumentals like
“Poltergeist” and “Nocturnal Opus 666” add atmosphere without slowing the flow,
serving as sharp interludes that keep the energy up.
The production is
tight and aggressive, letting the riffs bite and the drums pound without
drowning the overall sound. “Tyrants Of Wrath” is deliberate, high-energy, and defiantly
thrash, showing that Phantom has refined
their craft and know how to make an album that grabs attention from start to
finish. Overall, Phantom has delivered one
of the best thrash/speed metal albums of the year being aggressive, precise,
and unrelenting. Fans of Razor, Dark Angel, and early Assassin
will find themselves nodding along, impressed at how much fire the band
packs into every second.
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