Voelker are hailing from USA and I must admit that I don’t really know much about this band besides that this is their brand new opus containing eleven songs. Music can be described are American school of thrash metal, Bay Area style, but also having a lot of other influences. For example I can hear NWOBHM in some guitar work, also there are lots of prog metal elements in songwriting, but making it more interesting to listen to. Lyrics deal with some personal stuff, but also with lots of current world themes, survival, war, politics, corruption and having almost punk political vibe. One of my personal favorites for sure is ‘One Percent’ being almost ballad at the start of the song, but evolving into angry thrash metal with mid tempo to double bass insanity mayhem. Guitar solos are great in all songs, having that melodic hooks and vibes, vocals also fit perfectly to this kind of metal. Some other songs mentioned as highlights are ‘Put’Em All To Sleep’, ‘Good As Gone’. Great and varied album.

7/10