ROCKFLESH’s favourite teenage prodigy’s are growing up. There are now four of them and they are eyeing up their 20’s with malicious intent. Their second record signals a massive step up in both quality but also ambition. Their debut, “In Desperation’s Grip” was all about the potential. Basically it was a great record for a bunch of preteens. 

“Rise Of The Lifeless” is a great record no matter the age of the people who have recorded it. They have sussed the great thrash is about crushing anthems brimming with youthful energy. This album is full of them but it also has a mature side that is complex and contemplative. “Rise Of The Lifeless” is an album that really understands its origins and roots but also seeks to take thrash metal forward and it is that audacious appetite to push new frontiers that makes it so exciting.