Comaniac — None For All Review

As soon as the listener presses that play button, the opening piece, Eye To Eye, greets the listener with a melody induction before rolling over into this progressive/technical thrash metal.

The listener embarks on a journey with the second piece, Desolation Manifest, and the seven remaining pieces. The journey addresses and criticises the imbalance of empathy and indifference in society. Between structure and chaos, hope and resignation, nine songs make you think individually, socially, and politically.

None For All was a delightful surprise. It is a unique blend of American thrash metal, such as Slayer and Exodus, and German metal, such as Destruction and Kreator. Combined with progressive and technical elements, this fusion creates a musical journey that takes the listener deeper into the spectrum. Including melodies and acoustic and traditional metal at the right moments adds to the intrigue and keeps the listener engaged, offering a truly one-of-a-kind sound.

Comaniac‘s production is a testament to their meticulous devilmanship, showcasing their dedication and skill. The raw and intense vocals, fast and complex guitar work, and dynamic drumming with various tempos, breaks, beats, and strikes all contribute to an immersive and diverse listening experience. It’s a journey that will keep you excited from start to finish and leave you awed by the band’s technical prowess.

The vocal performance in the songs is raw and intense, almost as if the singer is pushing their voice to the limit. This could be a deliberate stylistic choice, reflecting the intense and aggressive nature of the music, or it could be a natural characteristic of the singer’s voice.

For some listeners, including myself, this rawness initially felt off-putting. Additionally, there were moments where the vocals veered into esque-Slayer screams, which could be jarring for some. Despite these vocal nuances, ‘None For All’ is a testament to the band’s artistry and a complex album. Like any thrash metal act, this is another non-stop barrage of fresh, gritty, heavy, aggressive, and technically anthem songs that will have you cranking the volume to the max, headbanging, and fist-pumping.

The album comes to an end with the last song, Self Sacrifice. The aggressive music is tempered to a mid-range tempo, and the guitar harmonises with progressive and melodic passages and solos. The drum work adopts a more subdued tone. The vocals feature harsh singing, creating an anthem-like chorus feel, bringing the album to a perfect close.

We want to give a shoutout to WormHoleDeath for letting us review Comaniac and their None For All album. Now, we’re going to wrap it up by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review.