Introducing SHREDHAMMER, hailing from Germany this band has been gathering force, with blistering drums that would put many percussionists to shame, crushing dual guitar riffs and a heavy gritty sound, combined to make a true Heavy Metal racket.

Opening track "Tyrants End" sets the groovy pace for the rest of the songs, blending the pulse of Metal with a dirty Hard Rock sound and then some, the outcome is an enjoyable mix which steps back from clichéd Metal songs. The track that I was drawn to most was "Shredhammer" and for good reason. The intro sounds similar to "God Hates Us All" era SLAYER, kicking in to some blast beats and a short drum solo mid song. This track is their most rhythmically diverse ergo it stands out and hooked me in.

The only critique I have is that of vocalist Rnuld Friedrich, there is something that doesn't sit quite right, his vocals add a certain depth to the music, obviously, yet still has room for improvement I feel, especially in the higher toned sections when not using the usual harsh sound. Despite this only being a demo release it is well worth a listen. I jest you not, this is a band to be aware of and I am thoroughly awaiting a full album from these guys.