Vomitron’s Necessary Evil: A Metalhead’s Wet Dream or Just Meh?
Alright, buckle up, because Vomitron’s Necessary Evil is here to punch you in the face with its thrashy riffs and proggy twists. Released in 2016 under Metavania Music, this album isn’t just another metal record—it’s a love letter to retro gaming wrapped in razor-wire guitar solos and pounding drums. And yeah, it’s got that “American grit” vibe since it hails from the US of freaking A.
Let’s get one thing straight: if you’re not into progressive metal or thrash, this might not be your jam. But for those who dig aggressive, video-game-inspired chaos, Necessary Evil hits hard. Tracks like “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1 of 2)” and “Metroid (1 of 2)” are where the magic happens—or at least where my brain decided to stop pretending I had any chill while listening.
First off, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1 of 2).” Holy hell, this track feels like someone strapped a rocket to the Turtle Van and sent it careening through a wall of amps. The opening riff slaps so hard it could knock Donatello’s bo staff outta his hands. It’s fast, relentless, and kinda sounds like what would happen if Shredder learned how to shred on guitar instead of being a lame supervillain. You can almost picture the turtles duking it out in some neon-lit sewer level while this plays in the background. That mix of nostalgia and raw aggression? Chef’s kiss.
Then there’s “Metroid (1 of 2),” which is basically what happens when Samus Aran decides she’s done playing nice and starts blasting everything in sight—including your eardrums. This track has these eerie atmospheric bits that make you feel like you’re lost in Brinstar all over again, but then BAM, the tempo shifts into hyperdrive, and suddenly you’re neck-deep in alien-killing mayhem. The way they balance creepy ambiance with skull-crushing heaviness? Insane. Like, I almost forgot to breathe during the solo because my jaw was too busy lying on the floor.
Credit where it’s due: Ariel Zucker-Brull killed it with the artwork, and Gustavo "Koopa Troopa" Sazes made sure the layout and design looked as sharp as the music sounds. Honestly, even the credits scream effort, which is more than I can say for half the albums dropping these days.
But let me tell ya something—this album ain’t perfect. Sometimes it tries too damn hard to cram every idea into one song, and yeah, splitting tracks like “Bionic Commando” and “Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest” into two parts each feels kinda gimmicky. Still, when it works, it REALLY works.
Here’s the kicker though: after spinning Necessary Evil, I couldn’t help but think…what if Vomitron covered Pokémon next? Imagine Pikachu screaming bloody murder over blastbeat insanity. Yeah, that’d rule. Until then, crank this sucker loud enough to piss off your neighbors and thank me later.
