ALASTOR The Unholy Hordes CD

Hailing from the historic Portuguese underground, Alastor returned with their third full-length album, The Unholy Hordes, released in 2011 via Firecum Records. This album is a relentless testament to the band's long-standing dedication to Old School Black/Thrash Metal, a sound they have been honing since their formation in the late 80s. Unlike many of their peers who moved towards more atmospheric or necro styles, Alastor remained firmly rooted in the high-energy, aggressive tradition of early Slayer, Venom, and Sarcófago. The music on The Unholy Hordes is characterized by its breakneck speed, razor-sharp riffing, and a raw, punchy production that captures the feeling of a live assault. The tracks are stripped-down and direct, avoiding complex arrangements in favor of pure, neck-breaking momentum and blasphemous themes. Vocally, the album features a harsh, snarling delivery that perfectly complements the thrash-heavy instrumentation. Released through Firecum Records, a label known for its support of raw and uncompromising metal, this album solidified Alastor's reputation as veterans of the Lusitanian scene who refuse to dilute their sound. For fans of the Black Thrash subgenre, this record is a quintessential example of how to blend 80s aggression with 90s darkness.