In the late 80s, when thrash metal was
exploding with attitude and speed, Wargasm stood
apart as one of those American acts that never got the attention they deserved.
Formed in Massachusetts, the trio took the aggression of the East Coast scene
and injected it with musicianship that bordered on surgical precision. “Why
Play Around?” was their first and most important release, and time has only
strengthened its reputation among underground metalheads. Hammerheart Records brings it back in a remastered
edition, giving a second life to a true cult release.
From start
to finish, “Why Play Around?” is the sound of a young band playing with
intensity and discipline. The opener “Wasteland” charges forward with sharp
riffs and raw aggression, setting the bar for what follows. “Revenge” hits like
a steel hammer, balancing speed with strong riff changes and a biting vocal
delivery. Tracks like “Undead” and “Sudden Death” combine tight rhythm work
with explosive solos, proving that Wargasm could
shred without losing the raw edge that defines classic thrash.
“Why Play
Around?” stands as one of the most fiery and overlooked thrash albums of the
late 80s. It’s fast, technical, and unrelenting but what makes it special is
its directness. There’s no pretension, no filler, no weak moment. For anyone
into Sacred Reich, Nuclear
Assault, Sodom or Holy Terror, this reissue is a must-hear masterpiece
of underground history.
Score: 8.3
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