Ultimatum - Into the Pit now on sale...

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Metal graduate Age : 40 Joined : 23 Jan 2007 Posts : 270

Just got mine. Really surprised by Wrathchild. I like it. Transgressor, Heart of Metal and Into the Pit are big stand outs so far. Two thumbs up cool

I was reading so much about this album sounding like Obituary, so I went to their myspace to check them out. I hear the similarities, but Ultimatum has a better bass player, and some really interesting songs.

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Awesome! Glad you like it journeyman.

I still don't see the Obituary connection, but several people have stated that already.
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Metal master Age : 32 Joined : 19 Jan 2007 Posts : 955

I don't hear any comparison to Obituary at all. There must be a different Obituary that I don't know about.

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The Obituary comparision is bogus, methinks. Apples and Oranges.

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I don't care who people compare us to as long as people like it! I honestly think this is our best CD yet. I myself cannot stop listening to it and think that Robert, Rob, Alan, Augustine and Ysidro pulled out some of their best for this album. Robert's guitar solos are outstanding, as are the three solos that Augustine recorded. I especially like his solo on Blink. He took the original solo that Steve recorded and made it his own.
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Subject: Re: Ultimatum - Into the Pit now on sale... Fri Oct 26, 2007 10:47 pm

yeah my immediate thought was trhat it remninded me of obituary what i geard on myspace when cpmpared to the new obituary album. both sound like they smoke

Metal master Age : 40 Joined : 17 Feb 2007 Posts : 833

Into the Pit is on it`s way from Cd baby, across the Atlantic, soon landing safe and in perfect condition in my mailbox!!
I hope!! Can`t wait

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Metal student Age : 41 Joined : 29 Jan 2007 Posts : 130

I saw on Firestream that it was available on Century media but I didnt find it on thier site...Anyone?...

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Subject: Re: Ultimatum - Into the Pit now on sale... Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:37 am

I am not as familiar with thrash as most people on this board. This is due to my top 3 genres are Power, Speed, and Goth. However, thrash is #4 and I'm familiar with many of it (more so now). I've heard the greats: Testament, Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Exodus, Kreator, Anthrax, Tourniquet, Vengeance Rising, and Deliverance now I must add Ultimatum to the list. Until recently, I've just been a casual fan of them hearing some hear and there on compilations. However, I could never really get a hold on any, mainly due to them being out of print. Now thanks to Retroactive I was able to get Symphonic Extremeties and Puppet Of Destruction and while I like them and consider them great thrash albums, there was something missing. Into The Pit has filled in the missing piece and I can honestly say it is worth the hype.

This is the album that should put them into the big leagues (if there is any justice in the music world). The best song for me is Heart Of Metal and the instrumental Into The Pit contains some killer guitar solos (as does most of the album but that is what one expects from thrash). Perhaps the most improved feature is the vocals. I personally have no problem with Scott's voice and felt that it fit the music real well however, a lot of reviews I've read on their previous work talked smack about the vocals (this should put their foot in their mouths). First class all around and a great example of what thrash sould be. I give five head bangs.

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By the way I think I realize where the Obituary comparisson (sic) comes from. John Tardy's vocals are very similar to Ult's when he growls (and just like Blitz, Scott, and Souza, his voice has the same nasal-like quality to it). And while Obituary is death metal, they do have some thrash like qualities and guitar solos. That being said the music on Into the Pit is far superior to the music I've heard from Obituary.

Out of curiosity Ult, is the album named after the Testament song or is it just coincidence?
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Heart of Metal Age : 35 Joined : 19 Sep 2007 Posts : 1536

Glad you like it Dallas! I'm personally very impressed and have already turned a lot of my friends onto them! I've actually loved Ultimatum for years. There is not an album that I 'don't' like.

"Into the Pit" is easily their best album IMO.
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Metal student Age : 41 Joined : 29 Jan 2007 Posts : 130

Glad you all are liking the cd I too keep it in my van and listen to it almost daily thus far..

If you havent already done so go to Amazon.com and write a review on it there that would be very helpful..

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I like them all, but I would rank them:

1. Into the Pit (this and the new Skeletonwitch are my picks for thrash albums of the year!)

2. Puppet of Destruction (I just love the Exodus 'vibe' on this one)

3. Symphonic Extremities (very underrated album)

4. Mechanics of Perilous Times (This one is my least fave, but I still like it!)

I still don't have their first demo. Also didn't they have an album with a different singer? I am trying to collect all their stuff right now and I need it ALLLLL.
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I have finally secured my copy. After saving much money towards a car, I was able to gather up some chump change and make my purchase.

The album is very very good, although "Mechanics" is one of my favorites. I love the Vengeance Rising cover, "Burn". Anyway, I'm listening to "Into The Pit" while typing this up.

Track 07- "Transgressor" Awesome song!

Keep it up, guys!

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Heart of Metal Age : 35 Joined : 19 Sep 2007 Posts : 1536

I think my favorite song on Into the Pit is ... Heart of Metal!!!

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Metal master Age : 40 Joined : 24 Feb 2007 Posts : 640

You wouldn't know it by my posts I'm sure, but thrash used to be my favorite genre... I loved Metallica (got Kill 'em All in 83), Megadeth, Testament, Anthrax, Vengeance Rising, Deliverance, Sacrament, Believer, S.O.D., Exodus, Death Angel and I'm sure I'm missing several others., Forbidden, Violence....

Point being I've not really given thrash it's due in many years... Bro listening to your myspace clips.... Wow !

Into the Pit moves toward the top my buy list. I hear lots of legit comparisons as a point of reference, but this stuff smokes. Jeff Souza comparisons are only natural to these ears. But that's not a slam, but a true compliment.

bang yer head indeed.....