Finally available once more—HELLBRINGER’s explosive debut returns! This reissue features an upgraded layout and delivers the same unrelenting force that marked their first strike. The tracks come with superb production, mastered by none other than Mr. Agent Orange himself, Harris Johns. Topped off with wild, unmistakable artwork by SADISTIK EXEKUTION's one and only Rok!
Australia’s HELLBRINGER arrive fully armed with their self-titled EP, a ferocious and authentic slice of thrash metal rooted in the darkest corners of the 1980s underground. Channeling the unholy energy of early SLAYER, the grim assault of SODOM, and the menacing heft of ARMOURED ANGEL, this trio doesn’t just pay homage—they ignite the genre with a fire all their own.
From the very first riff, it’s clear that HELLBRINGER aren’t interested in modern polish or watered-down revivalism. These tracks rip through the speakers with a raw precision, built on muscular riffing, galloping rhythms, and a vocal delivery that sounds like a war cry from beyond the grave. Vocalist/guitarist Luke Bennett summons a blend of venom and control, snarling with conviction without ever veering into theatrics. There’s a clarity to the aggression—every shout, every palm-muted downstroke, every blast of double-kick feels intentional, tight, and burning with purpose.
The production, helmed by none other than Harris Johns (of Agent Orange and Pleasure to Kill fame), nails that elusive sweet spot between vintage grit and sonic impact. It’s sharp, heavy, and bursting with energy—just as thrash should be. Tracks like “The Banished” and “The Hammer” stand out as riff-driven juggernauts, blending haunting atmosphere with pit-ready grooves, while the closing cover of ARMOURED ANGEL’s “My Fist Your Face” is both a respectful tribute and a fitting exclamation point.
Visually, the EP’s artwork—courtesy of SADISTIK EXEKUTION’s Rok—completes the package. It’s grotesque, bold, and completely in step with the band’s vision: no gimmicks, no apologies, just pure hell-forged thrash.
For fans of early Teutonic and Aussie metal alike, Hellbringer is more than just a solid debut—it’s a mission statement. It's not innovation they’re after, but obliteration through tradition. And in that, they succeed beyond expectation.
