Über Thrash Metal that might cause serious damage to body, mind & soul. Dead Head
celebrates 35th anniversary
with 'Shadow Soul'!
Two years after their last album 'Slave Driver' the Dutch quartet is releasing a new release
called 'Shadow Soul' on Hammerheart Records
in time for their 35th birthday. 'Shadow Soul' is Dead Head’s 8th record already and still we
are convinced that these guys are one of
the most underrated bands ever in the history of Thrash Metal. They never released
anything weak or bad and what they release is top-tier
Metal! 'Shadow Soul' seamlessly follows this tradition, presenting a powerful continuation
of their legacy.
So 'Shadow Soul' is no surprise at all but if you like what Dead Head did in the past 35 years
you will love their newest output just as
much.While the album adheres to the band’s signature fast and aggressive Thrash Metal but
here and there some Death Metal and even
Heavy Metal arrangements have found their way into the song writing. The album offers
mostly high-speed thrashing without any trends or
unnecessary melodies and tunes.
The production is once again the excellent work of Erwin Hermsen (Toneshed Studio). It’s a
well-balanced and it is kept very warm and not
sterile which gives 'Shadow Soul' a perfect atmosphere. The cover designed by Vladimir
Chebakov is once again a very cool one.
Let’s hope that 'Shadow Soul will solidify Dead Head’s position and give them the respect
they have earned after all these years of thrashing
madness! Happy birthday!
