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BLOODSTORM
Pollution Of Truth EP

NeathPop (2025)
Rating: 5/10

These Spaniards are relatively new to the game of thrash metal and Pollution Of Truth is their introductory EP. The Valencia-based band started out in 2021 as Rehco but changed their name two years later. The current line-up features Marco San Segundo (vocal and lead guitar), Fabio Valmadre (rhythm guitar), bassist Adrián Penadés (bass) and Marc Molina Torrent (drums).

For the 17 minute duration of this debut release, BloodStorm serves up a standard thrash premise which blends a belligerent Teutonic-style with something more melodic and groove based, especially on opener ‘10 Days’. The only thing that brings the edge out of this EP is the slightly abrasive vocal display and some of the more melodious streaks. ‘Rats Of Society’ begins with a robust and catchy riff, and to be fair there’s no shortage here of such burly outbursts alongside a few sprigs of jarring slow passages.

Closer ‘War Cowards’ is probably the best song here; a nice mid-tempo groove and some good lead work entice you in before the vocals take over. There’s an 80s UK thrash vibe going on, more so due to a somewhat low-key but rawer aesthetic. What I will say about this EP though is that the guys are clearly able to insert variation into their thrash framework. Although I don’t like the groove metal designs of ‘Disrespectful Absentee’, especially with the teenage deathcore vocals, it is proof a combo willing to test the waters of expansion.

Pollution Of Truth may not get recognition outside of the Spanish metal underground, but like a lot of stuff it deserves support even if I’m not overly enthusiastic about the content.

Neil Arnold

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