![]() The boys in High Command are self-proclaimed fantasy nerds, and their entire discography exists to tell the overarching story of their original mythos. I really enjoyed the band’s 2020 appiteaser of an EP, Everlasting Torment, and in that year’s EP round-up, I can be seen expertly predicting thusly: ‘ Everlasting Torment shows that High Command have not missed a beat and are merely biding their time until their next full-scale invasion can commence.’ Well, you better raise the bridge, man the parapets, boil the oil, and prepare to eat your neighbor’s flesh, because siege warfare is upon you, and when High Command eventually wear down your defenses, they will not be taking prisoners. ![]() When I first heard that record, I immediately fell in love with the band’s epic, fantasy-themed crossover thrash and was impressed by the way they were able to take a bunch of old-school, typically aggro styles and mash them together into something oozing with grandeur. Three years ago, I told you not to miss Beyond the Wall of Desolation, the debut full-length from Massachusetts band High Command and late addition to my year-end list. ![]() ![]() For me, 2022 has been chock-full of highly anticipated albums from returning favorites, so it’s only fitting that my last review of the year should be more of the same. ![]()
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