There is something about a split release which has the appetite licking its lips even before a sound is heard. It is hard to define why but when you are on the end of the kind of fiercely enjoyable proposition that Enlightenment by Bloodletting shows itself to be, the anticipation for another offering is all the more understandable. The two track encounter brings Swedish death punk metallers Turbocharged and Polish black metal thrashers Ragehammer together for one merciless and exhilarating ravishing of the senses.
Released via Godz Ov War Productions / Mythrone Promotion, Enlightenment by Bloodletting is opened up by Turbocharged, the trio of vocalist/bassist Ronnie “Ripper” Olson, guitarist Old Nick, and drummer Freddie Fister imposing Bloodletting on ears. From the moment a wiry groove entangles the senses as concussive rhythms begin to cantankerously stir, attention and pleasure is ignited. As the song’s blasphemy grows, so does the thick lure of bass and riffs around the grouchy tones of Olson, backed in voracious kind by the rest of the band. At its core, the track is unbridled punk ‘n’ roll, a testy examination of body and emotions wrapped in searing sonic enterprise and irritable intensity driven to greater corruption by the merciless beats and dexterity of Fister.
The track hits the spot quickly and with increasing persuasion before making way for PanzerFaustian Enlightenment and its matching persuasion and success. Consisting of vocalist Heretik 
Hellstörm, guitarist Bestial Avenger, bassist Corpsebutcher, and drummer Mortar, the Kraków hailing quartet similarly launch at ears with venomous intent. Instantly, barbarous rhythms collude with bitter riffery as Hellstörm’s vocals spill squalling toxicity upon the now contagious and compelling onslaught of sound. Again it is easy to describe the core of the song as virulent rock ‘n’ roll entangled in the invasive dexterity and invention of the band, but it is a description which really does sum up the galvanic and invigorating violation on offer.
Both tracks provide one tremendous half to a thrilling encounter but equally they offer irresistible bait to check out the bands further, especially Ragehammer and their impending new album, The Hammer Doctrine, scheduled for release April 8th.
Enlightenment by Bloodletting is March 30th via Godz Ov War Productions / Mythrone Promotion on 7” vinyl @ https://godzovwarproductions.bandcamp.com/album/turbocharged-ragehammer-enlightenment-by-bloodletting
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Pete RingMaster 08/03/2016
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