Re Animated by Fatal Agent: A Thrash-Fueled Wake-Up Call You Didn’t Know You Needed
If you’re into music that feels like a punch to the gut but in the best way possible, Re Animated by Fatal Agent is worth your time. Released back in 2019 under their own steam (no label drama here), this US-based band cranks out some seriously heavy riffs with a mix of thrash and classic heavy metal vibes. It’s raw, unfiltered, and hits harder than a caffeine overdose on a Monday morning.
Let’s break it down. The album kicks off with “Mercenary,” and holy crap, does it set the tone. This track grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. It’s fast, relentless, and packed with enough double bass drumming to make your neighbors hate you. What sticks with me? The way the vocals tear through the chaos like a chainsaw cutting through butter—gritty, pissed-off, and oddly satisfying. It’s one of those songs where you can practically feel the sweat dripping off the band while they’re playing it. That kind of energy? Rare as hell these days.
Then there’s “Global Genocide,” which might sound like an over-the-top video game boss fight, but trust me, it works. The riffs are sharp enough to shave with, and the lyrics hit hard without being too try-hard about it. There’s something hypnotic about how the song builds up tension before exploding into pure metallic fury. Every time I hear it, I find myself air-guitaring like a total dork. Like, who cares if people stare at me in my living room? Not me.
Now, I won’t lie—the whole album isn’t perfect. Some tracks blend together after a few listens, and yeah, the production could’ve been bigger. But honestly? That rough-around-the-edges vibe kinda fits. It’s not supposed to be polished; it’s supposed to rip your face off. And damn, it succeeds.
Here’s the kicker though: listening to Re Animated feels like finding an old VHS tape in your attic and realizing it’s got footage of aliens landing in your backyard. Weird analogy? Sure. But so is this album—it’s unexpected, kinda messy, and totally unforgettable. If Fatal Agent keeps this up, they’ll carve out their own little corner of the metal world. Just don’t expect them to send you a thank-you card for all the noise complaints.
