![]() ![]() So what’s nice is that you’re getting both sides of the band’s early years. But, as I’m sure many of you are aware, Killing Technology and Dimension Hatross were huge stylistic leaps and bounds because of the band’s new progressive metal direction (one that would reach its peak with Nothingface). The first album on offer, Rrroooaaarrr is an incredibly gritty affair that’s comparable to extreme NWOBHM bands like Venom or teutonic thrash groups like Kreator. is pretty interesting, as it shows us just how much Voivod evolved within the span of just a few albums. Listening to a compilation like Build Your Weapons. ![]() So if you’re a new Voivod fan and want a killer playlist of their highlights, this is where you should look. The good news, of course, this that these albums had some of the group’s finest material from that era. This means we’re getting tracks from Rrroooaaarrr, Killing Technology, and Dimension Hatross. Build Your Weapons… serves as a “best of” compilation from the band’s time on the Noise label. So, let me bring you all the bad news first: no, this is not a new Voivod album. But Target Earth showed us that they can go back to their roots and dish up that amazing balance of intensity and complexity like they did in their heyday. While I personally don’t believe the band have ever released a dud, it seems as though they were on autopilot stylistically for most of the 2000s. It’s been a pretty tough wait, too, as that album served as a comeback of sorts for the Canadian prog/thrash band. ![]() It’s been quite a while since we’ve heard a new studio album from Voivod, as Target Earth was released over 4 years ago. Review Summary: A great entry point for newcomers, and a killer playlist of classics for the established fanbase. ![]()
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