Risen from the ashes of the defunct band Woods of Ypres a few years ago, the Canadian band Thrawsunblat just took the locks off their newest, third 2016 full-length release Metachthonia.

I am always looking for interesting tidbits and elements in a band that will contribute to an elevated level of metal nirvana.

And I found some. The band’s interesting choice of a female drummer – Rae Amitay – for sure puts even more spice into an already interesting record. Not often found in those male-dominated waters, female drumstick wielders usually turn out better than their male counterparts. The proverbial female touch and no exception here.

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