Drunk – The Dome Review | Angry Metal Guy

Florida death dealers Drunk it went down the promo sump with a nest of unexpected surprises. Knowing that I had once again chosen an ad from a forgotten 90s band shocked me. To find out that not one but two of the DrunkMembers also work in a popular rock band Andrew WK it made me even more tired. All of these little factoids came to me long after I was fully aware of their upcoming third LP The Domeit feels fresher and weirder than I thought. But can it compete with the modern thrash scene desperate to relive the glory days of yesteryear?

If there is one thing Drunk What it does well, is find and exploit their references. Riffs from bloody piles collected by the likes of Destruction, Death Angel, Dark Angeland Sodom many, all bound by deadly tricks a Death giving them more power. Anthrax-esque drumming twice down with speed and extremity as The Dome pops and explodes in its minimal 30-minute run time. A twisted, yet evocative songwriting Death‘s more complex fare, provide The Dome slightly different genres than your average thrash revival record. However, Drunk he feels most at home fighting in bars and backsliding with scalp to toe.

When they double down on sleaze and hooks, Drunk the brightest. High-octane tracks like “Carved in Stone,” “Dome,” “War Club,” and “Drowning the Weak” spew vitriol and piss and vinegar everywhere, creating one nasty arena in which to pit and shove around posers. Erik Payne’s debut single barks and snarls feel right at home in this pocket, delivering authentic verses of the old thrash tradition with a steady and effective style that belies his age (“It’s Dead”). When that voice talent gives The Dome with a lot of personality, it’s Erik and John Sutton’s riffs/leads and Mike Radford’s heavy drumming that steal the show, providing great feedback and weaving in the beats that last throughout the entire run in an amazing way (“Shifted Cross” and “Rake the Grate,” for example, feel heavier than heavier).

There’s a lot to like The Domebut there are also many opportunities to go further. Before production, The Dome it’s very clean and modern, which in some ways is understated DrunkCrazy delivery (although its clarity makes the drums stand out surprisingly). Plus, when you hear Gregg Robert’s bass growling underground, it doesn’t have the reputation it needs for listeners to be able to confirm what kind of magic he’s working on them. In terms of songwriting, The Dome it’s powerful but songs that lack punch immediately get lost. In some cases, that’s the result of a lack of unique riffs or interesting ideas (“Cut the Strings,” “Close Your Eyes”). In others, it is nothing more than a matter of navigation or a playlist there The Dome‘s activities are interrupted or interrupted (“Unescaped”). And of course, the fact that so many authors are able to identify reference points from so many ancient works speaks to the level of influence they had. Drunk‘s current sound, which, for some, can do The Dome that seems unusual or out of place.

However, The Dome it’s a fun and easy-to-play record with an unsung act from the 90s era of thrash and death. The references they draw are good friends to keep, so if some of the content here is limited to worship, at least Drunk it has good taste. When the dust and debris settles, The Dome it’s a fun, vibrant, vibrant gem, and it would be a shame if it went unnoticed.

Notes: It is beautiful
DR: 6 | Format checked: 320 kbps mp3
label: Redefining Dark Records
Websites: intoxicatedflorida.bandcamp.com | intoxicatedfl.com | facebook.com/pg/intoxicatedFL
Publications Worldwide: March 27, 2026

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