{"id":55005,"date":"2017-06-23T20:47:17","date_gmt":"2017-06-24T01:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=55005"},"modified":"2017-06-23T20:47:17","modified_gmt":"2017-06-24T01:47:17","slug":"jenner-to-live-is-to-suffer-music-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2017\/jenner-to-live-is-to-suffer-music-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Jenner | To Live is To Suffer"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Joe Mis<\/span>
\n– Sr. Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"Fans of old school speed or Thrash Metal owe it to themselves to check out the latest release from the Serbian four-piece called Jenner. To Live Is To Suffer<\/em> is not only a decent Thrash release but what makes it unusual is that Jenner is an all female group \u2013 and these ladies pull no punches.<\/p>\n

Founded in 2013 by sisters Aleksandra Stamenkovi\u0107 (guitars) and Marija Dragi\u0107evi\u0107 (drums). Jenner started as a cover band, paying tribute to the greats – Judas Priest, Warlock, Grim Reaper, Anthrax, Overkill, Exodus, Agent Steel, and others. The founding pair is now joined by vocalist Andelina Miti\u0107 and bassist Mina Petrovi\u0107. They started writing original material for a 2015 demo, and have not looked back. To Live Is To Suffer<\/em> is their full-length debut. This band packs a wallop, cranking each tune up to 11 and not missing a beat. Their influences are blatant and obvious throughout, but not derivative. They are Speed Metal through and through.<\/p>\n

Their sound is classic speed, even down to the mix and engineering. As in many older releases, the vocals tend to get buried in the manic drum lines, and this is no exception. Andelina’s vocals – unlike those on many of the old Thrash tracks – are crisp and clear rather than muffled, so it seems that this was a deliberate choice by the band to pay homage to the traditional sound. While not having the greatest range, Andelina uses her voice well and has a killer high end – a screech that could raise the dead.<\/p>\n

Stamenkovi\u0107’s guitar work is excellent. She lays down simple and punchy riffs as all good speed players do, but she shines as a soloist \u2013 the sparking break on \u201cFactory of Death\u201d speaks volumes. The influence of Anthrax is quite obvious on \u201cHear The Thunder Roar,\u201d particularly in the coordination of Marija’s drums and Mina Petrovi\u0107’s bass, the shouted gang vocals, and relentless guitar hooks. \u201cDemon’s Call\u201d is delivered with the intensity of old Metallica or Testament, and packed full of wild tempo changes, manic double bass drumming, and rapid-fire guitar work. Petrovic’s bass is at its best \u201cOn the Judgement Day\u201d a true barn-burner of a track that is the essence of Thrash Metal.<\/p>\n

Jenner’s To Live Is To Suffer<\/em> is fast and furious, and extremely old school. Like all good thrash, listening to this release is an adrenalin rush and a half, a jackhammer pounding that will leave any fan wanting more. It is a well-written album overall, filled with the traditional biting lyrics, and songs that allow each band member to shine. While not perfect, this is a very strong debut that speaks well for the future.<\/p>\n

Genre: Speed Metal, Thrash Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nAleksandra Stamenkovi\u0107 (guitars)
\nMarija Dragi\u0107evi\u0107 (drums)
\nMina Petrovi\u0107 (bass guitar)
\nAn\u0111elina Miti\u0107 (vocals)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tFactory of Death
\n2.\tHear the Thunder Roar
\n3.\tDemon’s Call
\n4.\tThe Heath is Coming Again
\n5.\tOn the Judgement Day
\n6.\tHow Deep is Your Greed
\n7.\tSilent Killer
\n8.\tOpened (On The Table)<\/p>\n

Label: Inferno Records<\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/facebook.com\/jennerserbia<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: [usr 7 size=20]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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