Sadus - Out For Blood

After a long absence the Bay Area thrashers Sadus are back together and their comeback album is outstanding.

It's been nine long years since we've heard from Bay Area thrash titans Sadus, but they've returned with a vengeance. Original members Darren Travis (guitars, vocals), Steve Di Giorgio (bass, synthesizers) and Jon Allen (drums) haven't lost a step.

Their latest release finds Sadus returning to their thrash metal roots. They still have some of the death metal influences that were very prevalent in some of their '90s albums, especially in Travis's vocals. The keyboard parts mixed in with the thrash guitar riffs give them a little different sound.

Di Giorgio has been in a few bands over the years including Death, Iced Earth and Testament. Chuck Billy from Testament does guest vocals on one song, as does the album's producer, former Vile vocalist Juan Urteaga.

Sadus weren't one of the best known bands in the '80s thrash scene, but they were one of the best. Di Giorgio especially is a fantastic musician. This was an important band, and their back catalog is well worth checking out. They've also managed a great comeback album and show their current material is just as good.