Description

2022 re-issue on green leaf vinyl with poster and insert. Limited 300 numbered copies

Hallows Eve were a standard thrash band. If you enjoy good grooves and moshing beats this is an ideal album. The production is not great but the spirit behind the music helps make up for this. What Hallows Eve lacked in originality they made up for in intensity. Their third and final album before they broke up was Monument and album that was a bit disappointing when it came out. Looking back, I really don’t know why because Monument is a prime slab of speed metal not as strong as Death And Insanity but this album still has excellent riffs, most beats, grooves and rhythm. Rot Gut and Monument are examples of the mid tempo grooves that permeate this album. Not as slow as Celtic Frost or as fast as Slayer, Monument is a good example of a grinding, mid-tempo thrash album. The lyrics are not particularly inspiring but they do cover other issues besides the standard death and demons lyrics of most thrash albums. A cover of Queen’s Sheer Heart Attack is included on this album and a playful parody of Elvis- type music at the end of the album reveals a sense of humour often missing from thrash bands. Pain Killer picks up the pace and is probably one of the band’s fastest songs. Overall, the entire album is actually an enjoyable listen. Check these guys from Georgia out if you haven’t already. This is classic thrash.

Track listing:
1. Speedfreak
2. Sheer Heart Attack-Queen cover
3. Rot Gut
4. Monument To Nothing
5. Pain Killer
6. The Mighty Decibel
7. Righteous Ones
8. No Sanctuary