BULL-RIFF STAMPEDE INTERVIEW

Only very recently has debut Bull-Riff Stampede album ‘Scatter the Ground’ appeared on my metal radar, although over the last few days, become an ever present on any available audio device. Initial listens suggest heads down, no nonsense thrash fest of absolutely incredible intensity and dexterity, but take time to breathe and digest fully, additional depth and layers arise. Whiplash sharp vocals are supplemented by warp speed riffage and shredding as the “Central Embodiment of Evil” and “Thrashing Machine” onslaught commences, before “Bled to Arena’s” elongated grinding intro takes precedent, pending speed flexing once more. “My Worst Nightmare” proves my album stand out track, initial velocity absolutely breathtaking prior more changes in tack than a pedalo adrift in the Bay of Biscay. Throughout, the rhythm section blitzkrieg manifests feelings of castrated bullock herds using craniums for kicking practice.  Just a brief section of acoustic guitar providing temporary and surely, necessary respite.  “Mask of Five Skulls” presents a chugging monolithic beast, “No Regrets” lays influence firmly At the Gates and “Ten” suggests Nu-Metal tendency, the only “Solace” from sheer brutality found in the final two minutes of recorded time.   

Check out the Mudkiss interview with Jay from the band.