Highly explosive riff thunderstorms!
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Bulletpoints:
🔘 Full-bodied EP from the Brazilian-German killer band
🔘 Boisterously inventive songs that are immediately catchy
🔘 A cursedly fluid, fabulously coherent Thrash massacre
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Here comes a true banger:
Extremely fantastic THRASH METAL, bloody intense, wonderfully melodic & technically complex!
The new EP „Divide And Konquer“ was produced by experienced soundmaster Andy Classen (Stage One Studio) – 4 tracks of pure energy and uncompromising Metal that will delight Deathers, Thrashers and Heavy Metal fans.
The trio returns as a true powerhouse – delivered again is uncompromising extreme Metal with a mixture of melody, like a bastard of Death, Sepultura, Kreator & NWBHM – with that special X factor that makes BREAKDOWN what it is!
[ EP • Artwork by Alcides Burn ]
TRACKS
01.The Tentacles Of Hate
02. Divide And Konquer
03. War
04. Rise From The Dead
05. Angels Don’t Kill
total: 20:15
[ Pic: Breakdown ]
LINE-UP
Leo • Guitar, Vocals
Tati Schmidt • Bass
Edu • Drums
https://www.youtube.com/embed/eM8n5meX4YA
[ Official Video by Breakdown ]
[ Single • Artwork by Paulo Kalvo ]
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dk5Bu6Zpwuc
[ Official Video by Ingo Spörl • Hard Media ]
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[ Official Video by Breakdown]
BACKFLASH:
Born from the streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil, later relocated to Ireland, and today based in Germany, Location is just a detail at this stage.
BREAKDOWN blasted on to the scene in 1998 playing every kind of show imaginable. They quickly found themselves embraced by every facet of the insanely diverse local music scene.
After recording „Disgrace“, a 3-song demo, and a live tape called „Live After Thrash“, the label Unsilent Records saw the band live and decided to release the first BREAKDOWN full-length „Time To Kill“.
Released in 2007, these 8 tracks have caught the attention in the global underground scene over the following years – BREAKDOWN appeared in compilations and Magazines in Brazil, USA, Europe and all over the planet and shared the stage with many important bands.
Heavy, old school and intense, the music is uncompromising:
„… just as amazing as the cover and title, so is the sound of the trio … got the punch of old school, amazing melodic pieces and good solos …“ (Rock Hard Germany 2007)
DISCOGRAPHY
2007 • Time To Kill • Full-length
2008 • Disorder & Unprogress • EP
2024 • Rise from the Dead • Single
2024 • Divide and Konquer • EP
MEDIA FEEDBACK:
10 / 10
➤ „… BREAKDOWN riding a Thrash Metal tsunami with consummate ease … uncompromising and fiery … deserves to be listened to time and time again!“
(Metal Gods TV)
9 / 10
➤ „… is really fun … drums like a machine gun, buzzing guitars and a wonderful shot of nostalgia … BREAKDOWN manage the balancing act of sounding old-school and, thanks to a great production, transporting the Teutonic-inspired Thrash into today …“
(Soundmagnet)
8 / 10
➤ „Thrash til‘ Death in old school guise explodes here with power in five tracks that do the genre proud.“
(Hellfire)
8 / 10
➤ „… strong Thrash Metal that keeps its roots but looks forward … besides Thrashers, this should also please fans of Heavy Metal due to good melodic solos and even Death Metallers due to the heavy passages … we hope with such good work that the trio will return soon with a full album …“
(Confere Rock)
8 / 10
➤ „Five songs that simply have everything it takes … razor-sharp riffs … terrific solos … the charismatic, unique vocals tower over everything … unbelievably high level … really strong songs … powerful riffs and truly catchy tunes … goosebump-inducing anthems …“
(Metal Division)
8 / 10
➤ „… very loud thrash metal – in a positive sense … as followers of the old school of thrash, focusing on fast picking and aggressive vocals, BREAKDOWN managed to update the style …“
(Whiplash)
8 / 10
➤ „… old-school Thrash … brutal sound … good work …“
(Mundo Metal)
7,5 / 10
➤ „… fast banging, pretty aggressive vocals … nice demolition … fat riffs … powerful drums, immense groove and melodic backings … always with fine death metal contacts … check out the guys, definitely.“
(Rock Castle Franken)
7,5 / 10
➤ „… full of energy, intensity and technical finesse … the level is appealing … with their balance of speed and heaviness they have found a good key to rise above the competition … I personally particularly like Leo on guitar and microphone, who can always provide pinpricks …“
(Time For Metal)
7,5 / 10
(Rockhard IT)
➤ „… a strong release … Thrash in general … clear hints of Speed and Death Metal – and that really makes it all the cooler … mix of some Death, Sepultura, Kreator and a little hint of some NWOBHM … if you like good Thrash with Speed across the field – well then this is the EP for you …“
(Rancor Metalzine)
➤ „… back to the golden age … a must-listen for fans of Thrash Metal. BREAKDOWN’s undeniable talent and passion for the genre shine through in every track, making ‚Divide And Konquer‘ a true gem …“
(Ancient Forest Fanzine & Art Zine)
➤ „… more than just an EP; it’s a fierce statement of intent, and a must-listen for anyone seeking fresh, aggressive, and uncompromising Metal.“
(Bloody News)
➤ „… based on the best and most modern of the metal scene … influences of Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal and more … modern sound, intense, well crafted and very well produced … will surely grab your attention from the first play … bold, intense … with modernity creativity …“
(Metal Junkbox)
➤ „Overall, a ferocity laden, aggression fuelled Thrash Metal onslaught with a tonne of menace and terrific head bang ability.“
(Frenzy Fire)
➤ „… returns with vengeance … relentless Thrash fury … a tight, well-executed package of Metal that caters to fans of the genre’s various subgenres …“
(1921 Bali Headbanger)
➤ „… a concentrated mixture of Death and Thrash … what makes this band so fantastic is their energetic sound and that they not only manage to convince with melodic leadership, but also present a powerful sound … stands out …“
(Metal-FM COM)
➤ „… high pace and high intensity compositions … meaty and subtly distorted lead vocals provide a contrast to the more form and elegant guitar riff cascades … with sharp and cutting guitar solo runs as the rule rather than the exception … an EP to seek out by those who enjoy their Thrash Metal when it is fast, tight and delivered with a bit of a ferocious momentum …“
(The Viking In The Wilderness)
➤ „… a thrashy masterpiece that will captivate fans of hard guitar sounds. The combination of powerful riffs, precise drumming and a pinch of melody makes each of the four tracks unique … for fans of uncompromising Thrash Metal, this is an absolute must-listen.“
(BlattTurbo)
