Nailbomb ‎– Point Blank

This is the most extreme CD I own, a vicious mixture of Punk and Speed/Thrash Metal. It's a nasty, vitriolic, beast of an album that will definitely not be many peoples cup of tea. The cover is enough to send most Grandmothers into a neurotic panic. Recorded sometime between Max Cavalera's split from Sepultura and the birth of Soulfly, this is like a diary of what was obviously a depressing period in his life.

Full of general spitting at society and it's injustices, there's also a degree of self-hate. Max sounds like Kurt Cobain on "Tourettes" or "Territorial Pissings" and the musical style is similar, only more hardcore. Songs like "24 Hour Bullshit" and "Sick Life" just grab you by the jugular and do not let go. My personal favourite is the ambush of "For Fucks Sake". Lulling you into a false sense of security with some whispered lyrics and light drum-machine beats it soon erupts into a riff-tastic monster. Headbangin to this one might just break your neck! There's not a weak tune on this album and is some of the most angry music I've ever heard.

It's been interesting to see the metamorphosis of Max Cavalera as he evolved from this to the spiritual ideology of Soulfly. Ive particularly enjoyed it as I have experienced similarly turbulent times in my personal growth and development. Not too mention the fact I've been a Sepultura fan since my teenage years.

Sometimes I'm not too sure if listening to this album is good for my well-being. However I do find it a particularly good CD to play when someone has severely pissed me off or I've generally had a very bad day. I'm glad to say that that's not too often these days as I'm on top of my shit now! God Bless.