Review by ZeroSymbolic7188 for Nasty Savage - Nasty Savage (1985)
Point of Contact:
Right, so recently I attended a Venom Inc show-a damn good time indeed, but not the subject of this review. Whilst I was there I met a fellow headbanger whose entire patch vest was covered in Florida thrash and death metal bands. The back consisting of all 7 Death albums. FUCKING NOICE! Needless to say I approached the man, bought him a beer and explained that I was gigantic fan of Chuck Schuldiner. Among other things he mentioned that while playing in Mantas, Schuldiner would often play shows with a thrashy outfit called Nasty Savage, and that they would strongly influence Chuck to make the mind blowing death metal we would come to know and love. Sign me up, if it was worth Chuck's time it's worth mine!
The Lads:
On The Drums: Curtis Beeson (RIP 2024)
On the Bass: Fred Dregischan
On Guitar #1: Ben Meyer
On Guitar #2: David Austin
and last but damn sure not least. "NASTY" Ronnie Galletti
The Sound:
The combined efforts of Beeson, Dregischan, Meyer, and Austin combine to form a thrashy monster that is a well-mixed combination of "Show no Mercy" Slayer and your choice of Mercyful Fate album seasoned with who knows how much underground Florida thrash, and some of their own special herbs and spices.
The Singer:
Nasty Savage is fronted and probably the brainchild of "Nasty" Ronnie Galletti, as the band bears his namesake. His hobbies include but are not limited to smashing TVs over his head, and singing like King Diamond, and he sounds exactly like it. Dude's voice has tons of power and range, but he's singing some really goofy stuff. The lyrics are very "I was a teenage metalhead in the 80s". Which for me is a plus but might be a bit to bear for more serious metalheads.
Closing:
Yeah this is an incredibly fun album, and it bangs hard. You definitely need to hear this one.
Choice Tracks:
All of it is worth your time, but if you need the cream of the crop it's probably "The Morgue". If you are in a silly goofy mood go with "Dungeon of Pleasure" it's about exactly what you think it's about.