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Krew czarnej ziemi (1992)
Prosecutor was another short-lived thrash band from Poland, and their lone full-length, Krew czarnej ziemi, is a rough and aggressive slab of Eastern Bloc thrash. The production is dirty, and the vocals have some strange effect on them reminiscent of Obscurity's second demo, Damnations Pride. This gives it a death/thrash edge, even though the music itself is firmly rooted in thrash.
Despite being released in 1992, this album has a strong ‘80s feel, with traces of Kat, Sepultura, and early Exodus throughout. It’s harsh and intense, without any of the goofy party thrash elements that dragged the genre down by the late ‘80s. That’s one of the interesting things about bands from behind the Iron Curtain. They often kept the old spirit alive a little longer. In this case, being slightly behind the times worked in their favour. One of the standout qualities of this album is its consistency. There are no weak points. Every track brings something solid to the table, from killer riffs to fierce energy. Songs like "Dyktatura mózgu" and "Dla kogo świeci słońce?" are especially intense, possessing a hellish intensity, though the atmosphere is especially dark on tracks like “Umierać spadając” and “Marsz.”
The riffs are memorable, the songwriting is tight, and everything flows naturally. Between the raw sound, the old-school energy, and the evil vocals, Krew czarnej ziemi easily could’ve passed for something from five years earlier. As with so many Polish thrash and death/thrash bands, it's a shame they only managed one album before disappearing. There's a whole wave of obscure but high-quality releases from this region and era that barely got noticed, and this is one of them. A forgotten gem, and worth a listen for anyone into the heavier side of thrash.
Despite being released in 1992, this album has a strong ‘80s feel, with traces of Kat, Sepultura, and early Exodus throughout. It’s harsh and intense, without any of the goofy party thrash elements that dragged the genre down by the late ‘80s. That’s one of the interesting things about bands from behind the Iron Curtain. They often kept the old spirit alive a little longer. In this case, being slightly behind the times worked in their favour. One of the standout qualities of this album is its consistency. There are no weak points. Every track brings something solid to the table, from killer riffs to fierce energy. Songs like "Dyktatura mózgu" and "Dla kogo świeci słońce?" are especially intense, possessing a hellish intensity, though the atmosphere is especially dark on tracks like “Umierać spadając” and “Marsz.”
The riffs are memorable, the songwriting is tight, and everything flows naturally. Between the raw sound, the old-school energy, and the evil vocals, Krew czarnej ziemi easily could’ve passed for something from five years earlier. As with so many Polish thrash and death/thrash bands, it's a shame they only managed one album before disappearing. There's a whole wave of obscure but high-quality releases from this region and era that barely got noticed, and this is one of them. A forgotten gem, and worth a listen for anyone into the heavier side of thrash.
(30 Apr. 2025)
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