Crossover thrash is making a comeback. Combining the speed of thrash metal with the attitude of punk rock was pioneered by groups like D.R.I., S.O.D. and Suicidal Tendencies in the early '80s. These days, Municipal Waste is carrying the torch for that genre, and now British newcomers S.S.S. throw their hat into the ring.
Short Sharp Shock would have been right at home in the early days of crossover. The songs are short and potent, with riffs flying every which way and a melody or chorus poking its head above the fray periodically. In addition to the groups mentioned above, there are also elements of early Metallica in S.S.S.'s sound.
They've got the speed, they've got the groove, but they've also got that snotty Britpunk attitude which adds even more of an edge to their music and helps it stand out. As Foxy spits out the vocals, you can picture the sneer on his face. Even though the style of music they are playing peaked a while ago, S.S.S. is trying to bring it back for a whole new generation.
