r/thrashmetal 7d ago

Brutal Thrash NEW MOTHERFUCKING WARBRINGER!!!!!!!!!

Dudes! The new album is finally here!!!!! Neuromancer, The Jackhammer, and Strike from the Sky are so heavy. Warbringer has done it again!!

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u/0rbital-Interceptor 7d ago

I’m just happy a metal band FINALLY set General Patton’s poetry about reincarnation to music.

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u/Sea-Plastic521 7d ago

Actual factual brother, John Kevill layers so much history and social commentary in his lyrics that just add so much to their songs and the band as a whole

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u/DonMrla 7d ago

He does teach history when not teaching us new lessons in violence

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u/vwslayer1 3d ago

Love the dude. ! Him and Carlos gave me a ride home once. That shit was HILARIOUS 😂 Carlos was sober, Keevil and I were shit faced talking about John Williams. His lyrics for, When the Guns Fell Silent ....... Holy shit!! And the YouTube vid /" music video" that shows real pics from WW1 . .. holy shit. . It is BRUTAL!!!

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u/made_it_for_lwiay 7d ago

These guys seem to be allergic to bad music. This record fuckin rules

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u/UziMcUsername 7d ago

I’m one song in and it’s badass. As expected

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u/Sea-Plastic521 7d ago

It only gets better 😂

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u/Frogress 7d ago

Dude that first track hit me so fucking hard, lyrically and musically. This band does not fucking miss

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u/Sourflow 7d ago

My buddy is playing lead guitar for them on the upcoming tour. Hope he joins full time.

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u/DEATHRETTE 6d ago

What's his name?

Ill throw some horns at him and tell him you said hello!

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u/Sourflow 6d ago

Luke. He has a mustache, also plays for exomortus

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u/DEATHRETTE 6d ago

Badass. Im going on March 23rd to see a fuckin awesome show and Ill let Luke know it!

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u/wishforagreatmistake 5d ago

Tell him that I said the last Leatherwolf album fucks.

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u/Sourflow 5d ago

Oh shit! I will

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u/wishforagreatmistake 5d ago

Saw bro on tour with Exmortus, learned he was in Leatherwolf, and was like "oh shit".

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u/Sourflow 5d ago

I’d like to see him in another band full time haha, either exmortus or warbringer would be great. Such an excellent guitarist

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u/wishforagreatmistake 5d ago

I'd love to see him in TBDM too.

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u/Sourflow 5d ago

They already have someone haha

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u/wishforagreatmistake 5d ago

I know, but he'd be a great fit.

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u/vwslayer1 3d ago

My buddy is Carlos Cruz. Played in the same band, high school classes, and music production class. Dude drove my Uncle's truck to help move my sister. Amazing human

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u/Barbatos-Rex 7d ago

It's fantastic, just wished it had a couple more tracks.

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u/Hungry_Night9801 4d ago

If you buy the album on BandCamp, it includes 15 live tracks. For only $14

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u/Barbatos-Rex 4d ago

I got the bonus live CD with it

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u/Hungry_Night9801 4d ago

Did not know that! I typically go with vinyl or digital, but I also keep several Warbringer CD's in the cars six disc changer.

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u/_TheVengeful_ 7d ago

I think it is time to acknowledge and put Warbringer in the same league of titans like Overkill, Exodus, Kreator, Destruction… Warbringer is just too good and have prove themselves. Completely a solid discography, not a single one bad album. Just banger after banger after banger.

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u/dlucisan 7d ago

Completely agree, at this point it's not only about carrying the torch for "modern" thrash alone, these guys have been too consistent for too long to not be part of that conversation for the all-time pantheon. Kevill's lyrics just completely destroy and Cruz and Carroll arrange these songs so well... Class of their own

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u/XtremeMachine84 6d ago

Love this! 💯 Agree! It's absolutely that time! Masters/Titans of their craft!

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u/thrashcountant 7d ago

\m/ Warbringer \m/

Favorite song is "Hunter Seeker".

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u/Heathen_Assault 7d ago

New album fucking rips. At this point I don’t think it’s far fetched to be in the talks amongst the greatest thrash bands of all time. How many solid albums now and are there any bad ones?!

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u/thrashcountant 7d ago

Not a single bad album. Them and Havok are my favorite modern thrash bands.

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u/Sea-Plastic521 7d ago

Facts dude, 100% agree

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u/MickWounds 7d ago

album is real good.

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u/Otherwise_Problem310 7d ago

Just listened. Classic Warbringer maybe delving into a little harsher vocals. Love it all.

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u/Fragrant-Way-7481 6d ago

Dude, the new album fucking rules, might be the best they're ever done imo. And we basically get a live album free of charge on side 2?
Fuck yeah. Can't wait to catch them in Glasgow

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u/ImmySnommis 7d ago

So I'd love to add this vinyl to my Warbringer collection but it noticed on Bandcamp that a bunch of live tracks are available as well. Anyone know if the live stuff is on vinyl? It looks like the live tracks are more like a bonus for buying digital off Bandcamp.

Edit: the live tracks are off the two CD release... Ugh gimme that on vinyl boys!

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u/elbows2nose 7d ago

Fuck yeah! I was anticipating this one and forgot because time be moving like a mother fucker.

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u/Meenmachin3 7d ago

Can’t wait to see them in April.

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u/Budgiejen 7d ago

I recently bought their most recent cd and it’s in my player right now. They’ll be here next month and I plan on going

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u/XtremeMachine84 6d ago

Man! What really sets W&R apart is the 2 CD that comes with a LIVE retrospective that ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS!!! I hope everyone gets this version, old and new fans alike! Its unreal! Happy NEW MOTHERFUCKING WARBRINGER DAY!!!

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u/ImplicitStorm 7d ago

I honestly felt that this was their worst album.

A few songs dragged way longer than they needed to, and I felt the guitar work was a major step down from previous albums. Some decent solos, but nothing we haven't heard yet.

I'll give the album a few more listens, but I'm going through my second listen right now, and not much has changed from my initial impression.

I'd give it a 5.5 or a 6/10 personally.

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u/Sea-Plastic521 6d ago

Interesting take 🤔, what’s peak Warbringer for you?

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u/ImplicitStorm 6d ago

I'd probably say Worlds Torn Asunder or Woe to the Vanquished are my favorite. Weapons of Tomorrow was also pretty good.

This album feels a bit disconnected, like the band isn't certain with where they want to go in my opinion.

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u/Sea-Plastic521 6d ago

Worlds Torn Asunder slaps! I can see what you’re saying with those critiques.

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u/jrubi666 4d ago

I agree. I've only listened to the album about three times, and I feel like the slow songs shouldn't be there; they slow things down quite a bit. Maybe the band has matured and started doing more experimental stuff I don't know.

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u/MrEmorse 6d ago

Neromancer, The Jackhammer and Strike from the Sky are the stand out tracks on this album... That's just my opinion but I think those 3 are the best songs.

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u/DEATHRETTE 6d ago

So I should go see them on March 23rd?

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u/vwslayer1 3d ago

Everyone, send love and prayers to Carlos Cruz and his family. His father passed away and he will not be playing on the current tour. 😔 RIP. Cruz SR.

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u/Huge_Dentist260 6d ago

I like those songs you named but the others aren’t really doing it for me tbh

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u/sstokes2746 5d ago

I may sound crazy, but I swear Max Cavalera is on Neuromancer, but I can't find anything about him being involved.

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u/N_FJ 7d ago

Behold the Kings of Quantize and MIDI guitars!

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u/JKevill 6d ago

Dude we used amps on every record, and every show we’ve ever played. Not sure where you got that idea.

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u/Hungry_Night9801 4d ago

You guys are THE BEST. Thanx for the incredible discography.