Skeletonwhitch recieved much praise from Beyond the Permafrost with their Blackened Death/Thrash sound that brought eargasms to many metal fans a couple of years ago. This time around, the ‘witch does just the same, if not more.

From the get-go, Breathing The Fire thrashes you about while give you another dose of blackened death metal that makes the old school band of thrasher metal masters proud. From the fast riffed power chords to tremolo picking rage, Breathing The fire doesn’t give any time to recover between songs. I imagine there will be some pits filled with blood and sweat and maybe even some vomit from the shows for this new album.

Without one song over 3 minutes and 43 seconds long, it might seem that this album goes fast, but rest assured that you’ll be playing it over and over as it keeps your attention and is catchy enough [for an album of this type] for multiple listens.

My favorite track of the 12 has got to be “Released From The Catacombs” as it has an Amon Amarth on meth feel to it and makes me happy in the pants. If I can hear myself listening to an album almost as much as Endgame this year, Breathing the Fire will come close.

Just under 36 minutes leaves you wanting more like a deprived crack head crawling on hands and knees searching for that rock on the bathroom floor. My suggestion? Just press play again. As hard as it may be, you may also want to rest your neck after each listen, otherwise you may end up with serious injury ’cause this album is just that fuckin’ good.

Influences? Skeletonwitches Myspace lists them as: “Exodus, Vio-lence, Death, Amon Amarth, Overkill, Mercyful Fate, Immortal, Slayer, Killing is My Business…, Burton Era Metallica, Diamond Head, Black Sabbath, Nuclear Assault, Annihilator, Sodom, Coroner.” It just doesn’t get any better than that. It’s like breastfeeding on battery acid!

If you don’t beleive me then have a listen for yourself at Skeletonwitch’s Myspace where you can hear the entire album.