Into The Pit $2.88

About Into The Pit

Band: Ultimatum
Title: Into the Pit
Label: Retroactive Records (http://www.retroactiverecords.net)
Distribution: Brutal Planet (brutalplanet@gmail.com)
Release Date: October 23, 2007
Catalog Number: RAR7844
Style: Thrash/Speed Metal
Tracks: 11 Time: approximately 55 minutes
Lyrics: Yes Insert: 10 page


ABOUT THE ALBUM:
Simply put, the masters of thrash metal are back!!! Into the Pit qualifies as a juggernaut of North American metal. This is great news for fans, since this is the first new offering from Ultimatum in 6 long years! With Into the Pit, the band has unleashed one of Thrash Metal's most shining moments, following the footsteps of fellow peers Exodus, Tourniquet, Vengeance Rising, Megadeth. Overkill, and Forbidden. With its thundering bass, fast drumming and a wealth of Mastodonian rifferry, the boys have clearly learned from their elders, and learned well. Guitarist, Robert Gutierrez fills every track with fiery, blowtorch riffs and scorching solos. Vocalist Scott Waters far exceeds his commendable efforts on previous albums, sounding every bit as brilliant as thrash legend, Roger Martinez (Vengeance Rising), while never forsaking his classic Ultimatum vocal style.
It’s rare to find a band able to progress and mature in their craft so much without changing their sound. If you like your metal fast, heavy, neck snapping, bone crunching, and old school then Into the Pit is your “stranded on a deserted island” disc. Careful though. This stuff is dangerously heavy! We warned you! Really, we did.



**Digitally mastered
**For fans of Vengeance Rising, Tourniquet, Metallica, early Megadeth, Slayer, Exodus and fans of crushing, thrashing, speed metal!
**Fans of this genre are extremely loyal and dedicated to bands in the genre
**Features a track on the promotional compilation HEADBANGIN’ 101
**Full radio/advertising campaign
**Features 2 tracks on the Heaven’s Metal Magazine subscribers compilation
**Previously release two other albums, two of which are reissued on Retroactive Records.
**Exceptionally strong band web/internet presence
**Cover the song “Wrathchild” by metal legends, Iron Maiden.

Tracks
1. One for All, 2. Exonerate, 3. Deathwish, 4. Blood Covenant, 5. Heart of Metal, 6. Wrathchild, 7. Transgressor, 8. Blink, 9. Blind Faith, 10. Into the Pit, 11. Game Over

Ultimatum review on DigitalMetal.com
Check it out:
http://www.eclipsemagazine.ws/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7485#7485

Ultimatum – Into The Pit
Retroactive Records

Mighty New Mexico thrasher’s Ultimatum return with their first album in
6 years titled Into The Pit. Not only is this album a long time coming,
it also very well may be the best music Ultimatum has ever produced in
their 14 year existence.

Best described as a blend of Classic and Thrash Metal, Ultimatum’s
sound is pure, simple and true. Loads of double kick drums, ripping
guitar solos & riffs galore! Guitarist Robert Gutierrez absolutely
shreds all the way through this album. Vocally, Scott Waters displays a
growly, Death Metal influenced vocal style similar to that of early
Vengeance Rising and Celtic Frost. Song to song, the band are
relentless in their presentation and execution pouring themselves
completely into their performances. The energy really comes across on
this recording. Some of the best numbers include “Blood Covenant”, “One
For All”, “Exonerate”, “Blind Faith” and a spirited rendition of Iron
Maiden’s “Wrathchild”.

All in all, Ultimatum has produced one of the year’s top Thrash Metal
albums along with 2007 releases from Hirax, Evile, Fueled By Fire and
Dekapitator. In other words, it’s easily a Top 10 Thrash release. If
you like your Metal straight to the point and thrashy, dig into this.

- Shawn Pelata