TRIUMPH - Retaliation Warfare (12" LP on Silver Vinyl)
United States | Black
Detailed Description
This album comes in hard and relentless, truly a no-holds-barred display of aggression and unapologetic brutality. It’s the kind of record that doesn’t just tip its hat to genre classics but charges in with all the fervor and venom that war metal demands. Right from the first crushing blast of "Holocaust Siege," the energy feels all-consuming, a tidal wave of raw intensity that builds and destroys in equal measure. It’s more than a nod to heavyweights like Revenge or Conqueror; it’s a searing homage that manages to stand firmly on its own two feet.
The vocals are savage, evoking the same kind of primal force found in Black Witchery’s most notorious records, but with an extra bite that keeps things fresh and distinct. The instrumental tone is lethal, slicing through with relentless tremolo riffs and pounding drum sections that alternate between full-throttle assault and menacing mid-tempo stomps. There’s a controlled chaos here that speaks to a deep commitment, a furious drive that never lets up. Whether it's the blistering opener or the more methodical intensity of tracks like "Affliction Storm," each song hammers down with a purpose and intensity that refuses to fade.
If you crave the sonic ferocity of classic war metal done right, Triumph’s latest offering delivers in every way. There’s no compromise here, just an unfiltered, well-crafted storm that sounds both familiar and excitingly fresh. Get ready to be leveled by this fierce barrage; it’s everything a fan of raw, merciless black/death metal could want.
