The Coventry-based band Out For Blood entered Andy Faulkner’s Sable Rose Studio (Fume, Bolt Thrower) earlier this year for the recording of their self-titled debut full length album, which has duration of about 36 minutes. Out For Blood combine several kinds of ‘metallic –Core’: Hardcore, Grindcore, Metalcore etc. Their doomy approach of several pieces remind me to old school-oriented Grind / Death Metal formations, especially US-based ones, while the faster parts give a punkish Hardcore-approach, still with a sludgy groove and a massive sound. I guess both Mistress and Eyehategod have been of influence to their song writing. My personal turn-off-moment, however, are Andrew’s slightly sore throat-eruptions, which do not really fir to the intense, moshing riffs and rhythm.

70/100

Ivan Tibos.