{"id":44404,"date":"2014-08-26T16:42:22","date_gmt":"2014-08-26T21:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=44404"},"modified":"2014-08-26T16:42:22","modified_gmt":"2014-08-26T21:42:22","slug":"grinder-dead-end-deluxe-edition-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/grinder-dead-end-deluxe-edition-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Grinder | Dead End (Deluxe Edition)<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Justin Gaines<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist\/News Editor —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"GrinderOriginally released in 1989, Dead End<\/em> was album number two from German thrash metal band Grinder. Of course, when you say \u201cGerman thrash metal\u201d obviously the first thing that comes to mind is the \u201cbig three\u201d of Sodom, Destruction and Kreator. Grinder wasn\u2019t nearly as prominent as those bands, but they did deliver some very high quality thrash albums as the decade wound to a close.<\/p>\n

Grinder had all of the speed and aggression that you\u2019d expect from a German thrash metal band, but their precision and melodic aspect put them in the same realm as Anthrax, Flotsam and Jetsam and, well, Realm. There\u2019s a very impressive degree of technicality on display on Dead End<\/em>, both in the intricate guitar work as well as the surprisingly prominent bass by Adrian Hahn, who also delivers vocals that range from melodic to harsh, and never lack power either way.<\/p>\n

Standout tracks on Dead End<\/em> include \u201cAgent Orange\u201d (it\u2019s probably impossible to avoid comparison\u2019s to Sodom\u2019s signature track), \u201cTotal Control\u201d and the title track. The rowdy, punkish \u201cTrain Raid\u201d sticks out like a sore thumb, but \u201cUnlock the Morgue\u201d closes down the album firmly in blistering speed metal territory.<\/p>\n

Grinder stuck it out for one more album, but never really made it big and like a lot of thrash bands in the \u201890s decided to call it a day. They left behind some impressive material though, of which Dead End<\/em> is the highlight. It\u2019s an album that just about any fan of classic thrash metal, especially some of the more melodic and technical American bands, will find well worth checking out.<\/p>\n

Edition Notes: Divebomb\u2019s deluxe edition reissue of Dead End puts this long out of print album back in fans hands after many years, and of course it\u2019s more than just your basic reissue. The album has been newly remastered by Jamie King, features a hefty nine bonus tracks (including tracks from the rare The 1st EP and some later recordings), and features a booklet that\u2019s loaded with vintage photos and a new band interview. Divebomb never disappoints in terms of both sound quality and overall presentation, and this is no exception. Even if you have the original pressing of Dead End, you\u2019ll want to upgrade to this Deluxe Edition.<\/p>\n

Genre: Thrash Metal<\/p>\n

Lineup:
\nAdrian Hahn (v) (b)
\nAndy Ergun (g)
\nLario Teklic (g)
\nStefan Arnold (d)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tAgent Orange
\n2.\tDead End
\n3.\tThe Blade is Back
\n4.\tInside
\n5.\tJust Another Scar
\n6.\tTotal Control
\n7.\tWhy
\n8.\tTrain Raid
\n9.\tUnlock the Morgue
\n10.\tReeling on the Edge
\n11.\tIncarnation Off
\n12.\tTruth in the Hands of Judas
\n13.\tHymn For the Isolated
\n14.\tThe Spirit of Violence
\n15.\tNothing is Sacred
\n16.\tNone of the Brighter Days
\n17.\tDear Mr. Sinister
\n18.\tNME<\/p>\n

Label: Divebomb Records<\/p>\n

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

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