DEATHLIKE STAB Knife Murders CD

Hailing from Brazil, Deathlike Stab is a high-energy trio that perfectly captures the gritty crossover spirit of the underground. Their debut full-length album, Knife Murders, was released in 2022 by Selvajaria Records, following the buzz generated by their initial demo material. The band features notable veteran Tulio Matador (vocalist of the legendary Brazilian crossover act D.F.C.) on bass and vocals, alongside guitarist ARJ and drummer Phantasm. The music on Knife Murders is a violent and infectious blend of Thrash Metal, Punk, and Crossover, deeply influenced by the dirty speed metal of the early 80s. Listeners can hear strong echoes of Venom, early Sodom (specifically In the Sign of Evil), and D.R.I., all delivered with a distinctly Brazilian rotten edge. True to its title, the album is obsessed with a slasher-film aesthetic, featuring tracks like Ready to Stab, Knife Stalker, and Ultimate Knife Championship. The production is intentionally raw and fast-paced, blending sinister, snarling vocals with sharp, repetitive riffs that create a sense of being stalked in a dark alley. The Selvajaria Records CD edition is particularly valued by collectors as it often includes the band's 2021 EP, Sharp Knife, as bonus tracks, making it the complete document of the band's early knife-obsessed output. For fans of the New Wave of Old School Thrash Metal (NWOOSTM) who prefer their metal with a heavy dose of punk attitude and 80s horror vibes, this album is a sharp and relentless cut.