My Favourite Albums of 2011.

La Dispute - Wildlife (No Sleep Records, October)

We Are The Ocean - Go Now and Live (Hassle Records, April)

Rival Schools - Pedals (Atlantic, March)

Anthrax - Worship Music (Megaforce, September)

Funeral For A Friend - Welcome Home Armageddon (Distiller Records, March)

D.R.U.G.S - Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (Sire, February)

You Me At Six - Sinners Never Sleep (Virgin Records, September)

The King Blues - Punk & Poetry. (Transmission Recordings, April)

Deaf Havana - Fools and Worthless Liars. (BMG, November)

Foo Fighters - Wasting Light (RCA, April) 

Rise Against - End Game (Interscope, March)

Red Hot Chili Peppers - I'm With You (Warner Bros, August)

Saves The Day - Daybreak (Razor & Tie, September)

Beastie Boys - Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (Capitol, April)

Sum 41 - Screaming Bloody Murder (Island, March)

The Comeback Kids of Thrash Metal.

Let's get straight to the point; this album is fast, ferocious and fiercely powerful. It's jam-packed with theatrics, atmosphere and unrestrained talent.
Worship Music is the band's first album for eight long years. It sees the triumphant return of Joey Belladonna on vocals, pulling together the 'this feels like home' vibe just right.
The atmospheric quality of each track roars around impressively indulgent guitar histrionics and dovetails through various tempos proving the prowess and dominance of one of thrash metal's original pioneers.
The commanding dexterity of the band allows them to consistently, and drastically, change the tempo and introduce elements including theatrical violins and church bells ringing - ensuring it sounds gloriously over-the-top and just the right amount of exaggerated.
Favourite tracks include the tribute to heavy-metal legends "Judas Priest" and "The Constant" - if you weren't a fan of Anthrax before, you will be now. It's infectiously heavy with razor sharp vocals pouring out beautifully written lyrics.
The dramatic guitars, flawless vocals, military like drumming and the occasional addition of synthesized sounds work in perfect harmony making this album worth it's weight in gold.
Worship Music is the name, and Worship it is exactly what I shall do.