BLOOD FEAST were formed in 1986 and they are from Bayonne, New Jersey. The Thrash Metal outfit released two EPs and now their fourth full-length album. “Infinite Evolution” was mixed by CJ Scioscia and Mike Sabatini at LCBW Recording, and mastered by Alan Douches (CANNIBAL CORPSE; DEATH; DECEIDE) at West West Side Music. The album has a length of more than 40 minutes, and it was released via US label Hells Headbangers Records, which has many Black, Death, and Thrash Metal bands among their current roster.

The album starts with the grim, guitar-driven intro “Crafting Carnage”, transitioning into the fast “Ravaging The Loins Of Mary”. While the opening lead guitar sequences have a lot of Heavy Metal vibes, the guitar riffing, aggression, and pace is more based on traditional Thrash Metal. The vocals are harsh and vary around the medium end of the vocal range with little tonal shifts into either direction. While the song follows a typical verse/chorus structure, there is an extended break with a bit more complexity and multiple lead guitar solos. The Thrash Metal attack is continued with “Never Will I Die”. It maintains the pace of the previous track, the verse and chorus parts follow the same speed and are just separated by a short mid-tempo bridge. The riffing is a bit more playful compared to “Ravaging The Loins Of Mary”. The break is a classical mid-tempo break for the lead guitar solo. This one is two-parted, starting off at mid-tempo and continues at crazy pace.

“Of Hell” is fast, direct, and aggressive. The riffing is tight, and the chorus part is simple with the anthemic chorus lines performed by the background vocals. Trademark of the album are the lead guitar contributions, which are very key to the album sound. The break leading to the lead guitar solo is rather short and its melodic framework is spine-chilling.  “Of Hell” is short, simple, and dirty, and therefore one of the best album tracks. “Eye Of Glass” starts atypically with a short introduction at a measured tempo. However, it does not take long that Thrash Metal riffing takes over and the track develops into fast affair. “Eye Of Glass” is a bit more complex with tempo and rhythm changes throughout the track. While this gives a much-welcomed change, the vocals lack a bit of versatility with a monotonicity in the modulation throughout the album. The background vocals introduced during the middle of the track add an extra dimension. During the mid-tempo parts, the riffing is thunderous accompanied by crunching basslines. The track contains several lead guitar solos, some of them have oriental vibes. “Eye Of Glass” is with almost eight minutes the longest album track. “Outbreak” goes back to well-tried Thrash Metal territory. It is a fast and direct track with powerful riffing and blood-freezing melodies. The track follows the one tempo for all approach, meaning no mercy for the listener and the whole track is blisteringly fast. “Outbreak” is another one of my favorite songs, and it is the official video release with the YouTube link provided below.

“The Preacher” starts with a verse part at a measured tempo and dark melodies. The tempo stays not as such for a long time, it switches seamlessly to an insane pace, and from that point onwards, there are frequent changes between fast and measured tempo. The fast parts are direct and aggressive, while the slower parts intensify the grim melodies. The riffing is a bit more technical and also versatile, and it goes alongside crushing basslines. “Evilution” is another fast banger with some switches in tempo and rhythm thrown into the mix. After the first few verse/chorus parts, there is an extended break for the lead guitar solo at a measured tempo. This is the first lead guitar solo of the track, while the second one, shortly afterwards is played at insane pace. Both solos are very contributing and add an extra layer to the track. The album ends with “The Chosen” and with another classical Thrash Metal carnage. It is another fast track with a few mid-tempo parts added. The riffing is tight and aggressive in a best Thrash Metal manner. The lead guitar solo is again two-parted with both parts excellently fitting into the song. “The Chosen” is a very good way to end the album.

BLOOD FEAST deliver a good Thrash Metal album. “Infinite Evolution” is fast, aggressive, and evil. The guitars, both riffing and solos, are the strengths of the album, while the vocals lack versatility. However, “Infinite Evolution” is not one of many Thrash albums, BLOOD FEAST create their own and unique traditional Thrash Metal sound. The album is well produced. “Infinite Evolution” shows why BLOOD FEAST is still around after almost 40 years, and Thrash Metal fans will be delighted about their new album.