Havok dropped an EP! New Havok! Can’t pass that up. Sidenote, whenever I have to really focus in on work stuff, like if a client’s decided that my work didn’t actually do anything, or a third party marketing firm has decided SEMRush estimates are more accurate than actual Search Console data, I’ll fire up Havok and use their big powerful thrash to help me put together proof that I’m right. It works like… 95% of the time.

Much like all the best thrash metal, the song starts off fast, keeps the pedal to the floor, and gets out quick. Three and a half minutes is almost a perfect amount of time to get to the point. The solo is shreddy and soaring and fan damn tastic, with some dueling guitarmonies in there for good measure. There’s a lot more bass in this than in previous Havok songs. You don’t normally hear bass-forward thrash, so hearing it riding through the song is a great addition.

The video is a lot of close ups and shot through water or something. Gives it a dreamy vibe that’s a contrast to frenetic pace of the song. So if you’re ready to get amped up, give it a spin!

The EP also features a cover of Metallica’s Eye of the Beholder, so today’s a double feature Friday Morning Metal! They’re pretty true to the original, though you can actually hear the bass. And Justice for Jason after all!