Review by illusionist for Artillery - Terror Squad (1987)

This album is decent, but isn't anywhere near the same league as the follow-up, By Inheritance. Go listen to that one first.

That said, you can definitely hear hints of the brilliance to come for Artillery. The title-track has some riffs that flat-out rock. "Therapy" and "At War With Science" are also highlights because of their ruthlessly technical yet memorable riffs and blazing solos. Some of the other tracks are more or less filler though. 

Besides the fact that the songs simply aren't as good, the muddy sound and awful artwork also prevent Terror Squad from reaching the heights of Artillery's best album. If you like what you hear on By Inheritance (and any metalhead must), THEN come listen to this one for some sloppy seconds.