Granted, Vulture are not the kind of band that re-invents the wheel, but they make it roll as few other current speed/thrash bands can. And as far as I'm concern they got everything right.
From the production, which is clean and strong, with great guitar tones and drums, a fairly audible bass (considering its metal we're talking about), and AMAZING vocals--from the classic scratchy thrash to the hammer-to-the-balls highs (of which there are many!) the guy is great--I could go as far to say the best in the style right now.
The compositions of the songs are both straightforward and complex, with quite a few left turns, interesting breaks and surprisingly successful clean acoustic/keyboard intros. The riffs are great, ranging from classic speed metal to catchy thrash, classic metal melodies and maiden-esque harmonies.
Really there is nothing to complain about (well, it wouldn't hurt to hear some faster thrash beats in the future) and--without any of the other new bands in the speed-thrash "scene"--it feels like Vulture take the music a little bit more seriously; more "metal" less "fun," and appreciate that. Nothing wrong with more "party"--self-conscious records but I prefer a serious approach. (If you don't get what I'm trying to say, more Slayer than Municipal Waste).
You can hear the whole album on the NWOTHM Full Albums Youtube channel.
This is the official Vulture website - has information about upcoming shows too, check it out.
This is the band's Youtube channel
Their Facebook page
And the site of their record label were you can buy the album High Roller Records
Check them out!
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