STRUCK A NERVE hailing from Norwich, UK were formed in 2023. The Thrash Metal band released their self-named debut album. It was mixed and mastered by Sam Turbitt (SATHAMEL; SHRAPNEL; TRIVAX) at Ritual Sound Studios. The album has a length of more than 32 minutes, and it was released via French Black, Death, and Thrash Metal specialists Listenable Records. The album has a frantic start with "Nocturnal Terror". It is a fast track with traditional tight Thrash Metal riffing and crushing basslines. The vocals are harsh and are between the medium to higher end of the vocal range. There is a lot of backing vocal support during the track. The break slows down to mid-tempo with powerful riffing introducing an extended and very contributing lead guitar solo. During the track, there is plenty of double-bass support and a few blast-beats. "Nocturnal Terror" is a strong opening album track and an early album highlight. The title track immediately starts with the verse part at mid-tempo. The guitar riffing is direct and aggressive and so are the vocals. The short bridge includes backing vocals with a seamless transition to the chorus part. The break consists of several parts with changing tempi and rhythms. At the heart of the break there is a short lead guitar solo. 

"Parade Of Violence" keeps going with the fast traditional Thrash Metal sound. The guitar riffing is devastating, and the basslines are crushing during the verse parts. During the choruses, the guitar riffing is more thunderous. The melodies during verses and choruses are catchy. The break offers an excellent lead guitar solo. "Parade Of Violence" is another album highlight and the official video release, and the YouTube link is provided below. "Inside The Torture Fortress" has a powerful start at a measured tempo. The guitar riffing is simple, direct, and very aggressive. It is accompanied by crushing basslines and aggressive vocals. During the break, the track becomes stepwise faster. There is a mid-tempo part first with thunderous guitar riffs and the vocals, followed by a lead guitar solo at insane pace. The tempo remains like this for another verse/chorus part. The track concludes with a grim guitar outro. "Raining Death" is another fast track. The guitar riffing is tight and a bit more playful compared to other tracks. The melodies are chilling throughout the track. The break maintains the fast tempo of the track and includes a cool and very contributing lead guitar solo, before the track goes into another verse and chorus part.  

"Moon Sniper" has a frantic beginning with the guitars and drums at crazy pace. The guitar riffs are traditional tight Thrash Metal riffs, and they are supported by plenty of double-bass drumming as the track goes into the fast verse part. The bridges, chorus parts, and the break are varying from measured to mid-tempo. During the bridges, the vocals have backing vocal support, which gives the track a few Hardcore vibes. The break offers a contributing lead guitar solo. "Moon Sniper" is another album highlight. "Last Eyes See All" starts with thunderous guitar riffs and strong basslines at a measured tempo. The melodies are grim and the riffing includes a few oriental vibes. The vocals are very aggressive, especially in combination with the riffing during the choruses. The break starts without any transition and directly with a short lead guitar solo accompanied by double-bass drumming.

"The Knife Scrapes The Bone" is a track at insane pace. The guitar riffing is tight and aggressive, and the basslines are crunching throughout the track. While verse and chorus parts are fast, the break slows down to mid-tempo for a longer introduction of the lead guitar solo, which is delivered at crazy pace. The final album track starts with a grim guitar intro delivering the main melodic theme of the track, transitioning into a verse part at a measured tempo with powerful guitar riffs and very aggressive vocals. The verse part gets interrupted by the initial melody introduced at the start and this gives the track an additional layer. The track includes an extended break at mid-tempo, which offers devastating guitar riffs accompanied by plenty of double-bass, and the lead guitars. "Leviathan Wings" is one of the album highlights and a great way to finish the album. STRUCK A NERVE deliver a very good Thrash Metal album. "Struck A Nerve" is finest traditional Thrash Metal without compromise. The guitar riffing is flesh-ripping, the basslines are crushing, and the vocals are very aggressive, while the melodies are grim. The album is well produced. STRUCK A NERVE have a very good start to their career and their debut album sends a message to all Thrash Metal fans: Thrash Metal is well and alive.