Chaosfear “One Step Behind Anger” CD

"One Step Behind Anger" is the debut album from Chaosfear, proving once more that thrash metal is indeed alive and well in Brazil. Included are eight tracks that take their foundation from the 1989—1991 era of the genre's closing heyday in terms of utilizing a good amount of textbook speed and riffing techniques, while crossing over into the later age with what became at the time a more "modern" sound with a tactful element of groove (think Machine Head). On rare occasion they'll drop a riff (or explosive solo/drum pattern) that flirts with a little bit of a death metal influence, but for the most part the song structures and delivery are relatively straightforward here in terms of sticking with a thrash aesthetic that's dominated by gruff vocal shouts and meaty sounding guitars. Some of the lead breaks have a little bit of a textural sort of Sepultura type of influence, but for the most part these tracks kind of go for more of a no frills, in your face attack. It's nothing fancy, but that's cool, because they know what they're doing and they handle it the right way. I'm into it. A lot of these bands in Brazil have to really bust their asses to get an album out, and they're often so fuckin' dedicated it's just insane, so you've gotta respect this shit... you just have to. But hopefully you'll dig the tunes, too!

Chaosfear "Denied Rights"
Chaosfear "Incongruous Possession"

I'm not sure how you can get your hands on this CD, but you'll probably have to order it from the band themselves, so please contact them directly if you're interested. I know they're in need of help getting any form of distribution outside of Brazil as well, so if you think you can help them out with that let them know, too. They'd definitely appreciate it!