DECEIVER - RIDING WITH THE REAPER | RELEASED: 2005 | LABEL: IRON FIST PRODUCTIONS

The Swedish formation of Deceiver exists since the beginning of 2004 consisting of former Maze of Torment and Xenofanes folks. Riding with the Reaper is the debute record which excellently can be classified as Black Trashing Heavy Metal. Though a dedication of old heros and notabilities can´t be denied - and probably drives Deceiver - Riding with the Reaper is no pure retrospective or mourning of long ago forgotten days. Rather there´s The Spirit, the unique atmosphere of former metal bands in Deceivers music.
Packed reviving into an independent and modern record it rocks till the last second.

So musicians of Deceiver already have a copious experience you attend formally on Riding with the Reaper cause it creates a very easy and unconstrained spirit despite of a high professionality level. Deceiver act their instruments brilliantly, manifold played string insturments evidences this. Guitar spectrum is fan out widely: hard driven riffs, tranquilled dark melodies, soli and easy rocking riffs provide an electrifying and varied atmosphere. Single riffs remember a little of Swedish Bewitched. Another big credit point are those vocals which aren´t distorted but still deep and vigorous. With horrible ringing Heavy Metal vocals Deceiver have nothing in common. Lasting track Destroy 'em all Deceiver finally have a clear Thrash Metal piece in pat being extremly quick, short and aggresive and fading Riding with the Reaper out worthy.


Review by: Aceust
Translation by: G.P.

01. Crown of deceit
02. Raise your horns
03. Sinners congregation
04. Riding with the reaper
05. Slay the rainbow
06. God of dead
07. She - Ghost
08. Cover the wounds
09. Mexican thunder
10. Destroy' em all


DECEIVER
IRON FIST PRODUCTIONS