{"id":100378,"date":"2023-06-09T00:00:52","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T23:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.metalforcesmagazine.com\/site\/?p=100378"},"modified":"2023-06-16T13:45:23","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T12:45:23","slug":"album-review-nemesis-false-reality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metalforcesmagazine.com\/site\/album-review-nemesis-false-reality\/","title":{"rendered":"NEMESIS – False Reality (2023) | Album \/ EP Reviews @ Metal Forces Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEMESIS
False Reality<\/strong><\/span>
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\nSelf-released (2023)<\/span>
Rating: 8\/10<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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While the band moniker is rather unoriginal, I suggest you clamp your ears on this fizzing mini-masterpiece of Texan thrash metal from Houston-based Nemesis.<\/p>\n

In today\u2019s thrash genre there are a lot of same-sounding bands whose only means of attracting listeners are the Ed Repka artwork. Sadly, imitating a scene they were never part of means that the mimicry somewhat dilutes any hope of authenticity. Now, although with Nemesis I hear the influence of Megadeth<\/a>, Atrophy, Vio-lence, Nuclear Assault etc., this is the kind of modern thrash that I really do enjoy. And when the vocals sneer as much as the axe work you know you\u2019re onto a winner.<\/p>\n

Obviously a cohesive unit, Nemesis delivers energetic yet serious and speedy metal led by the scowling snaps of guitarist Nick Broussard who spent a brief time with fellow Texans Labyrinth. False Reality<\/em> hits like an exocet missile \u2013 precise, destructive and without mercy. Opener \u2018Slave Of Mistakes\u2019 rips like classic Vio-lence with those cutting riffs and venomous percussive assaults.<\/p>\n

There is such an exuberant streetwise vim about this, the guys setting out its stall early to provide white hot weaponry to those brave enough to stick around. \u2018Captive Hell\u2019 brings an ominous groove before channelling early Megadeth with its vigour. The thrash comes thick and fast and there isn\u2019t a bad track in sight. \u2018N.T.H.\u2019, \u2018Aggressor\u2019, \u2018Escape\u2019 and the title track all display a diversity within the classic thrash framework with each song being served on a platter consisting of crisp riffs, melodious hooks and forceful vocals.<\/p>\n

Eight tracks (\u2018Dusk Till Dawn\u2019 is a mere interlude) are served up like a meal tinged with spice and sharpness. The ingredients are perfect and work wonders when it comes to flushing the system. False Reality<\/em> is a strong and convincing debut full-length from a band sure to go places if shown the way and given the support\u2026 so let\u2019s start here.<\/p>\n

Neil Arnold<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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