Review by UnhinderedbyTalent for Dekapited - Contra iglesia y estado (2011)

Well, this was a neat little find as I went through the feature releases this month.  My usual excuse of not having the time to listen to much of the releases was left to one side by virtue of this being an EP.  That twenty-one minute run time was perfect for me to perform a few smash and grab raids on Contra iglesia y estado on breaks between work calls and it even accompanied a few workouts this past week also.  What kept it on such frequent rotation was the obvious passion for their art that Dekapited clearly have.  As thrash metal continues to be viewed with that regurgitated/retro lensed glasses on, it is clear that this band are just out for the fun of it.  High energy levels with a consistent and scathing attack make for a very entertaining experience indeed for me.

Laden with Sepultura and Sodom vibes, Contra iglesia y estado does little to reinvent the wheel, and it is stronger as a result of this in my book.  I cannot point to any weak tracks on here, even though the overall rating still sitting below a five star mark does mean that I equally cannot flag this EP as being truly remarkable overall.  However, what is here is powerful sounding stuff.  The blows hit with a consistent level of force and are certainly not pulling any punches as they rain down on the listener.  The ferocious form of Chilean thrash that we have come to know and love (well me at least) from the likes of Critical Defiance and Ripper is certainly coursing through the veins of Dekapited as well.

The appeal of this EP for me is its earthiness.  It sounds like a true reflection of the band.  Never tryingto be something that they are not, Dekapited here simply play the music they love and provide a fine celebration of thrash metal at its best.  Short, sharp and succinct whilst being delivered with a hell of a level of grit this leaves me full of promise for further exploration of their discography.  My only reservation is how they make this style of balls to the wall intense thrash metal interesting across a full length release, but I guess I will have to wait and see.