[Hardcore, Metal] from Hydra Head Records

The Invincible Gate Mind Of The Infernal Fire EP

Hayaino Daisuki

review by bbarratt

Hayaino Daisuki- The Invincible Gate Mind Of The Infernal Fire EP
released April 9, 2010 on Hydra Head Records

This is an EP from a Japanese outfit described as “power-thrash”. It’s only 4 songs long, clocking in at about 12-13 minutes total. “Ghosts Of Purgatory” is chock full of pounding, thrashing drums that dominate the sound. Noisy and somewhat primitive with a good dose of hardcore intensity thrown in.  ”Shibito” is similar but with slightly less drums and more of an attempt at fleshing out the guitars and bass, throwing in a few blast beats for good measure.  ”Blood” is probably the best out of all four tracks with intense thrashing/blast beats. Call them whatever you want but don’t call them grindcore. I’ve never actually heard much Japanese thrash, hence my first exposure to such. Not bad at all and check it out if you love drumming.

FCC: Check?
Try: 1,2,4

01. Ghosts Of Purgatory
02. Shibito
03. Kirei
04. Blood

3/5