Groups that I hear from Poland, are at least interesting. This is also proved by Chain Reaction, a band that exists from 2002 but now released their debut. The album here is self-produced, thing that makes impression that such bands, would not supposed to be without a record deal. However, I am sure that Chain Reaction thanks to Vicious Circle will find soon find one. The first thing that impresses, is the exceptional sound, while immediately afterwards come amazing riffs to take out our head. From the very beginning it is evident that we have we make with a group that deals with modern Thrash sound (Machine Head), has a lot of influences from Pantera, while there are not absent some Death Metal points in order to force us break anything… The energy that the group manages to transmits is incredible and I would really want much to see how this tracks are heard live on stage. Their singer has as his basic influence Rob Flynn from Machine Head and in certain points he is almost same. The 11 tracks are melodic and groovy, while we have continuous changes of rhythms and sentiments. The things are simple. Chain Reaction created a powerful album, that would be a pity if it remained unnoticed. Groups that try to play in such way are tragically a lot, few however accomplish it and Chain Reaction is one of them. Well done!

Vasilis Mazaris

Translated by: Manos Maragos