After nearly seven years of existence, Chaosfear finally releases their debut entitled “One Step Behind Anger.” While this is certainly thrash metal at its core, it has a very modern sound. Technical, aggressively fast riffing, ultra-precise drumming and a raging half-scream, half-growl at vocals. Hardly any soloing and next to no melody or catchiness at all. Don’t get me wrong though, none of that spells doom for Chaosfear, but it doesn’t win them many points either. Aside from the tracks, “Hard Time for the Wrong Man” and “Denied Rights,” the songs basically just gallop along at a violent pace while never really leaving any lasting memories. To call this bland would be harsh, but fitting in most respects.

Chaosfear are certainly not amateurs and are very capable musicians. It’s just that in this reviewer’s opinion, they seem to have sacrificed good song writing for the sake of playing really fast and angry. In order to not get washed away in the ever-growing sea of metal, a little bit of identity will be needed.

A solid debut with plenty of room to grow and the talent to make it happen. Keep at it.