Review by Daniel for Havok - Time Is Up (2011)

More very well written & executed but thoroughly uninteresting US thrash metal. I've got some shocking news for you people. The "thrash metal revival" is a myth. For a revival to actually take place there has to be bands that are taking the genre forward. If Havok's "Time Is Up" is the best that's out there then I remain unconvinced. This is basically an Exodus tribute album. There is plenty of energy & some good production & musicianship but ultimately I've heard it all done before a thousand times. I have nothing against Havok who are doing what they love & do it very well but I can't rate an album like this higher than three stars. It may be the best of the current pack but I still find I would rather be listening to "Bonded By Blood". Oh ...and for the record gang vocals don't cut it in modern times.