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Band
Bane of Bedlam
Title
Monument of Horror
Type
LP/EP
Company
Independent
YOR
2014
Style
Thrash
7/6/2014 7:44:18 AM - Review by: Greg Watson
Blackened thrash is the main ingredient for Australia's Bane of Bedlam. 'Monument of Horror' is a straight laced, no holds barred fist fight between Lamb of God and Testament. The frenetic tempo switches are abundant from aggressive heavy slabs to thrash riffs. Vocally Kreator comes to mind and is probably the easiest comparison to make. The vocals and riffs are infecting with their hostility and anger. This is definitely an album that will have you pumping your fist and looking for someone, or something, to brawl with.
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    3.5 :AVE RATING

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DOR
COMPANY
REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
Monument of Horror
2014
Independent
Greg Watson7/6/2014
3.5

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