{"id":19983,"date":"2012-05-11T22:08:57","date_gmt":"2012-05-12T03:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=19983"},"modified":"2013-02-05T16:04:32","modified_gmt":"2013-02-05T21:04:32","slug":"ironchrist-getting-the-most-out-of-your-extinction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2012\/ironchrist-getting-the-most-out-of-your-extinction\/","title":{"rendered":"Ironchrist | Getting the Most out of Your Extinction<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Justin Gaines<\/span>
\nStaff Writer —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"Maryland-based Ironchrist hit the scene in the late \u201880s just as the thrash metal movement was exploding across the country. The members of Ironchrist cut their musical teeth in local punk bands, and you hear a lot of punk and hardcore elements in their sound. In addition to their crossover appeal, there is a level of technicality that you didn\u2019t see in a lot of thrash bands. The breakneck speed of the riffs is still the main characteristic of Ironchrist\u2019s sound, but there was a complexity to the rhythms that went a step beyond the norm. Factor in a penchant for apocalyptic and socio-political lyrics and themes, just enough of a melodic aspect and raspy, hardcore-style vocals and you have a very compelling, very unique entry in the thrash metal genre. Ironchrist issued their full-length debut Getting the Most out of Your Extinction<\/em> on the New Renaissance label in 1990, but complications with the label soon led to the band calling it quits.<\/p>\n

Divebomb\u2019s 2012 reissue of Getting the Most out of Your Extinction<\/em> features the full 1990 album plus the band\u2019s 1987 demo recordings as bonus tracks. All of the songs have been remastered by Jamie King at Basement Studios. King has done wonders to clean up an album that didn\u2019t have a great production initially, and even the early demos sound terrific. If that wasn\u2019t enough, the booklet includes an essay\/interview with the band as well as lyrics and rare photos.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re one of the lucky few who grabbed a copy of Getting the Most out of Your Extinction<\/em> the first time around, you will absolutely want to upgrade to this deluxe reissue. If you\u2019re not familiar with Ironchrist but are a fan of forward-thinking technical\/crossover thrash metal along the lines of Voivod, DBC and Nuclear Assault, this reissue is the perfect way to discover one of the genre\u2019s most unfairly overlooked bands.<\/p>\n

Genre: Thrash Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nTristan Lentz (g) (v)
\nNed Westrick (b) (v)
\nScott Treude (d) (v)
\nMike Bullock (v)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tGetting the Most out of Your Extinction
\n2.\tNeurotica
\n3.\tWorld War Three (Crack Party Weekend)
\n4.\tMechanized Emotions
\n5.\tEquilibrium
\n6.\tCyborg
\n7.\tContusions
\n8.\tWhite Plague
\n9.\tInheritance
\n10.\tIntermission
\n11.\tVagina Dentata
\n12.\tThe Grind
\n13.\tUnforgiven\/Shiva Descending
\n14.\tTurn It Off
\n15.\tBloodhounds
\n16.\tFace Your Death<\/p>\n

Label: Divebomb<\/p>\n

Website: www.ironchrist.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 8.5\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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