DEATHTALE – Whole World Burns

by V.Srikar

Thrash has many forms and themes, with Death and pain being some of the most sought

after ones. Thus, keeping that in mind, Austrian Thrash Metal band DEATHTALE have

released their 2^{nd full-length album “Whole World Burns” this February, and it looks quite}

interesting.

The album starts on a promising note with the very impressive “The Fallen”. The song is full

of fast paced Thrash riffs. The solos are unique and fast, and the vocals are of the typical

nasty growling Thrash variety, which borders on Death Metal. I am unable to compare the

band’s sound to any other famous Thrash band simply because DEATHTALE’s sound here

seems to be quite unique without trying to sound too Progressive.

“Flesh For Sale” keeps up the tempo and momentum by continuing to blast fast and heavy

Thrash. There are shades of Groove Metal in the riffs, but it’s mostly angry In-Your-Face Thrash.

“From Hell” sounds like a fast paced Thrash version of a SYSTEM OF A DOWN song,

but with more insane Thrashy riffs. “Everything Changes” is an anthemic song with lots of melodic

guitar work sprinkled all over the track. The song is unique because it brings in keyboards and

synthetic guitar work into play and this interplay makes for an interesting number; although it

does lose its Thrash essence in it.

The synthetic guitar work and the guitar tapping gets even more prevalent in “Before Blood Flows”;

even as the band blasts neck breaking riffs in quick succession. “Deathmachine” serves its title perfectly

with some insanely cool riffs, with the growling vocals elevating the song to a whole new level.

“Whole World Burns” is another chaotic fast paced Thrash song sprinkled with some Prog phases.

Honestly speaking, the more I dig this album, the more I feel that this album has potential to really

impress many of the listeners…however, it’s just not doing it for the conservative Metalhead in me.

“Phoenix Theory” is a song that you will want to play if you wanted to just start a mosh pit anywhere

and everywhere you go. “Warpath” is another chaotic Brutal Thrash song that just runs through your

ears. “Into The Abyss” is very similar in nature to “Phoenix Theory” and feels like a song that you

would be playing before entering into a physical fight with someone. The aptly titled “Silent Eulogy”

is a 2:23-minute slow song with just a few riffs being played in a melodic, languid manner. It’s so

different that it’s hard to believe that this song is by the same band. The album ends with an energetic

and angry Thrash anthem “From Hell Deutsch”, which has lyrics in both Deutsch and English, and is

an interesting way to end this album.

This album is very impressive in terms of its unique style of Thrash and the unexpected slower parts.

It has its issues with regards to production and excessive length - having 12 songs on it - but all in al

it is an album that seasoned Thrashers will surely appreciate.

Songwriting: 7
Originality: 8
Memorability: 9
Production: 6

               8/10