First of all apologies to the band for the delay in reviewing this EP. I was just getting to the end of the last batch of review albums when the old computer completely expired. It’s taken a while to get up and running again so here goes.

Clearly with a moniker like that Insinerate are from the Thrash/Hardcore end of things. Thankfully they try to live up to their name with a fiery performance but what saves this from being just another run of the mill effort is that Insinerate also doff their caps towards traditional British metal acts like Maiden and Priest. There’s also a touch of Accept in there, especially on ‘Punish the Preacher’ with its wacky chorus. (Udo would be proud.) But don’t be fooled. This is ‘eavy stuff with fine performances from the band that also include some good old fashioned Thrash double-bass drumming from, er, Dave. 

It’s a lesson to us all in that there is no harm at all in showing your influences as long as you still try to be yourselves. On that score this a promising mini-album that should also appeal to more traditional Metal fans

Contact:  www.myspace.com/insinerateuk  

Bryan Clarke