With the current old-school thrash revival in full swing, it’s great to find newer bands exploring other bands outside of the obvious influences.  Sure, most of the younger bands mine their inspiration from bands like Slayer, Testament and Exodus but there are a few bands cropping up who are casting their nets wider.  Indiana upstarts, Phantom Witch throw in vintage NWOBHM (Angel Witch, Tank) styled riffs into their speed metal attack showing off their great taste in the process. 

Newly signed to Heavy Artillery in the States, Phantom Witch will soon be releasing their 4 song mini LP and old-school metalheads should have this band on their radar.  The power-trio gets the mood right with bassist/vocalist Rick Cope’s distinct vocal style.  His snarl really fits the primal riffing and fast-paced tempos put down by drummer Joe Zito.  The promise is here but nothing on the 4 songs featured here really popped out at me.  The band surely has the talent and power to make a compelling full-length (which is in the works) but all they do on this 12” mini LP is show off their promise.

 

Rating: 6.5/10
Label: Heavy Artillery
Website: www.heavyartillery.us

 By Carlos Ramirez

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