The Passing

Artist: Betrayal
Label: Wonderland Records/Girder Records
Released: 1993/2019
Type: Full-Length
Version: Remastered/Reissue/Legends Of Rock Series
Rating: 5/5 Skulls (1)

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Originally released in 1993 on Wonderland Records, this was the band's second album. This is a conceptual thrash album, looking at someone turning from God to satanism, then calling out to Jesus again at the end.
The album was remastered and re-released in 2019 by Girder Records. The album is a polished production with more industrial influences than their first. It's still Thrash but it's clear that these guys are now seasoned and great at their craft. Like the difference between Barren Cross 'Atomic Arena' and 'State of Control' or the difference between Stryper's 'Yellow and Black Attack' and 'Soldiers Under Command'. All great albums but just more polished and time taken to make a stunning quality piece of work. "The Usurper" their second track takes you thrash journey of heavy breakdowns while the songs 'Ichabod' and 'Race of Hypocrisy' are 4 minutes each of amazing technical progression and proficiency slowing down for 'Forest of Horrors' and 'Whispers of Chaos'. One listen through it'll become quite clear why although they put out only 2 albums in the 90's they remain favorites of thrash enthusiast across the globe.
Remastered by by Rob Colwell of Bombworks Sound

Lineup

Chris Ackermann - Lead Vocals
Marcus N. Colon (Martyr) - Guitars/Backing Vocals
Bob McCue - Guitars
Jeff Lain - Bass
Jeff Mason - Drums


Guests

Jimmy P. Brown II (Deliverance, Fearful Symmetry, Jupiter VI) - Vocals
Christopher Scott (Precious Death, Blackball) - Vocals


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