KEITZER "Suicide Anthology" CD

Another from Yellow Dog Records is "Suicide Anthology", the sophomore full-length from German grinders Keitzer, which also includes their debut LP, "...To Destroy the Planet Earth", tacked on as a bonus. The result? 25 tracks and just over an hour's worth of absolutely punishing grindcore with all the staples: Blistering speeds loaded with blasting percussion and fierce tremolo picking riffs, a range of high/low vocal assaults, subtle shifts towards more moderately paced breaks for added intensity, etc. While there's always at least a tinge of a hardcore/punk undercurrent at work beneath all quality grind, Keitzer definitely leans more towards the metal realm, and separates themselves from the pack with an added sense of dissonance and a borderline chaotic edge—though never without some semblance of control. The new tracks tend to be just a tad longer than those on the first LP, but they're also much more intense across the board: Tighter, more focused, and with a stronger recording that achieves a greater sense of clarity and punch—though not without an aptly rugged aesthetic. They definitely seem to be coming more into their own and developing a truly crushing attack, so keep your eyes peeled for more down the road...