TOXIC RUIN

2nd album from 2021 by American Thrash Metal outfit TOXIC RUIN and the definitive consolidation of one of the most promising bands to emerge from the Wisconsin scene in recent years. Released five years after the debut album "Subterranean Terror", "Nightmare Eclipse" marked the band's first release for M-Theory Audio and demonstrated significant growth in both songwriting and production while retaining the aggression that defined its earlier material. The album also features guest guitar contributions from Glen Drover (ex-MEGADETH) and several other invited musicians.

Within the band's catalog, "Nightmare Eclipse" stands out for its ability to merge classic Thrash Metal speed and aggression with technical flourishes and occasional melodic Death Metal influences. Razor-sharp riffing, frequent tempo shifts and impressive guitar work make for an intense and dynamic listening experience that avoids becoming a mere exercise in nostalgia. While firmly rooted in old-school traditions, TOXIC RUIN brings enough personality and modern energy to create a distinctive sound positioned somewhere between technical American Thrash and more extreme forms of Metal.

Recommended for fans of: DEMOLITION HAMMER, DARK ANGEL, WARBRINGER, VEKTOR and CONDITION CRITICAL.