Randall E. Hollister II | Streator, IL | 05/25/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is better than ...And Justice For All and it's like that album on steroids with a REAL SINGER!! Great purchase!"
One word- WOW!
Syrinx2112 | playing my guitar | 05/26/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Too bad the scale only goes to five stars... Up until a few days ago, I thought that bands like Metallica were as thrashy as they come. Now, since I've listened to these guys, thrash metal has taken on a more refined definition. Heathen combines some downright heavy thrash with Judas Priest's harmonizing guitars, booming drums and a Bruce Dickinson-like vocalist. However, it's not just mindless, blazing guitars, either. The lyrics are powerful and relevant to today's twisted society. "Hypnotized" condemns televangelists- "Fools give money to the church, to earn their place with God..." and "Morbid Curiosity" explores the media's attraction to death and suffering of other people. The songs have a good variation in their sound and the music changes pace constantly. For more intelligent thrash, buy this album. There's no dissapoinment involved, especially if you still think Kirk Hammett can play fast."
Stronger than all
R. W. Caldwell | Commanding Lucifers legion in the Earthly regions | 02/11/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Heathen is one of the best thrash bands to have come out of the Bay area scene. These guys are so underated that its criminal. Exceptional talent through all of the songs, ripping solos and devistating riffs. The singer has one of the best, clean voices (not growling) in the genra. And if you like the high pitched screem thing then that tops it off. These guys be puttin shti like Metallica to shame. A true thrash fan needs this, and if the price has kept you from getting it, every penny would be worth it since this is priceless."
Heathen ; "Victims Of Deception"
Masked Jackal | Ft. Lauderdale, FL United States | 06/28/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Heathen is bar none the best kept secret in Thrash Metal. If you listen to any kind of Metal, you must purchace this as soon as possible. It took me ten years to find this masterpiece on CD. I bought this on tape in the early 90's, and then someone stole it. It's now available on Amazon {THANK YOU}, so you better buy it right now....
If you thought Metallica was the best Thrash Metal band out of the SF Bay Area, think again. Heathen blows Metallica to shreads in my humble opinion...
"Victims" is like "Justice" on steroids, and it's so unfortunate that a great band like Heathen never got the recognition they so highly deserved. Buy it now!!! You can thank me later..."
4.5 great stuff
Don C | Albany, NY | 05/09/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Classic... Hypnotized and Morbid Curiosity crush! Killer cd from the old days of thrash metal. A big improvement over their "Breaking the Silence" cd. Must have"