| Holocausto War Metal stands as a relentless force in Brazilian extreme metal, and War General: 1985-2020 is a testament to their uncompromising vision. Emerging from the legendary Belo Horizonte scene—home to titans like Sarcófago, Sepultura, and Mutilator—Holocausto carved their own path with an unparalleled fusion of raw blackened thrash and militant war metal aesthetics. This latest release is both a retrospective and a battle cry, reaffirming their legacy with unfiltered aggression.
Opening with the ominous atmosphere of "Feb Respeito," the album immediately plunges the listener into a battlefield of sound. Air-raid sirens, war chants, and distorted samples set the stage for an unrelenting sonic assault. "ISIS" erupts with a slow, menacing intro before detonating into chaotic, lo-fi blackened thrash in the true Holocausto tradition. The riffs are jagged and barbaric, echoing the unhinged intensity of Campo de Extermínio, while the vocals cut through like a commander barking orders in the heat of combat.
Tracks like "Sniper: Alvo Na Mira" and "Crianças – Soldado" uphold the band's ethos of raw, primitive power. The drumming is relentless, shifting between blistering blast beats and grinding mid-tempos, while the guitars rip through the mix with an almost punk-like urgency. There’s no over-polished production here—only pure, unfiltered South American extremity at its most authentic.
War General: 1985-2020 isn't just another release; it’s a declaration of defiance from a band that refuses to fade into history. For fans of true Brazilian war metal, this is essential listening—an 11-minute blitzkrieg of chaos, fury, and tradition. Holocausto remains unwavering in their assault, proving that some battles are never truly over.
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