Merging the punk-influenced aggressiveness of crossover thrash with the Celtic melodies of folk metal, the 'peasant metal' ofPillaging Villagerstakes the listener on a journey to a medieval world of pitchfork-wielding rebellion where songs of victory and sorrow alike are belted out with tankards
raised high.
Whether described as "punk Ensiferum" or "thrash Dropkick Murphys,"Pillaging Villagersis a raucous, high-energy debut that rampages into the town square from its opening bars, burning and looting without respite throughout its tight 39-minute runtime.
A concept album composed entirely byvocalist David Frazer,PILLAGING VILLAGERSfeatures the session contributions ofdrummer Jason Hirt (Ghost Bath),guitarist Brian Koenig (Lords of the Trident)andbassist Adam Tucker (A Scanner Darkly).
