« Dirigiri » EP
Unsigned/Independent
2012
Forming in 2010 in San Antonio, Texas, DIRIGIRI have released their first ep, including six songs combining the hectic qualities of vintage Thrash with the aural assault of Death Metal. Self-titled, the band have quickly garnered themselves a faithful following they hope to expand this year with their first full length in the works! For now, however, the Texas foursome have managed to pull a « bloodied rabbit out the hat » beginning with « Toilet Extermination« , a song seemingly akin to the 1980’s thrash/crossover era, sounding particularly similar to Wehrmacht or M.O.D. with extreme vocals attached. Refusing to rest on their laurels, DIRIGIRI continue to attack with « Boiled in Blood« , a number featuring the guitar talents of Gene O’s soaring technical solo! Mid-way through, the tension rises before a foot stomping rhythm takes command. Derek D’s vocals sway back and forth from a rasp to guttural propensities as « Death by the Hands of an Angel » highlights the bands pension for thrash after an all out blast beat introduces the number!
Leading with a crunch and furious double bass kick drumming, the songs are short and to the point while the production is quite good for a first time outing but could use a bit more bottom end on future releases. Nevertheless, DIRIGIRI manage to succeed in creating an eponymous album that’s sure to garner attention in the underground. Listeners may need to spin the album more than a few times, as it goes by in a flash!
Standout Tracks: Toilet Extermination, Boiled in Blood
7.5/10
Chris
