Reviews list for Terrifier - Trample the Weak, Devour the Dead (2023)

Another piece of Canadian thrash metal to indulge in and this time we are diving back into the world of Megadeth wannabes. Right out of the gate, I'm less than impressed. Trample the Weak, Devour the Dead is a full on thrash metal assault with very little room to breathe or any sort of direction. Pretty much the entire record falls into a very simple formula of ideas whose order of appearance is fully dependent on the corresponding tracks. These motifs are performed relatively well, but without any sense of direction, these eight (8) songs can get pretty repetitive quickly. I for one, was excited when I heard the softer guitars begin "Grinding the Blade" as I was expecting something closer to "A Tout le Monde", however once the intro had run its course, the track reverts back to the same tired thrash beat that we've already heard plenty of times before. In addition, the strong opening "Trial by Combat" is not matched again in its punchiness and memorability for the rest of the album, instead opting for more of the riffage for maximum adrenaline. As a whole, this album feels like wasted potential and can comfortably go into the bin of nostalgic thrash bands that I have no interest in exploring further.

Best Songs: Trial by Combat, Bones of the Slain, Death and Decay