REZET – Truth In Between

7.8/10

REZET - Truth In Between - 7.8/10

7.8/10

Summary

Metalville Records
Release date: January 29, 2021

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10.0: Cannot be improved! Perfect, instant classic! Essential in any record collection.
9.5 – 9.9: Fantastic, spectacular and outstanding!
9.0 – 9.4: Amazing release! It just lacks that little extra spice to make it perfect.
8.5 – 8.9: Exceptional release! Will likely rank among top ten albums of the year.
8.0 – 8.4: Great release! It has many different qualities.
7.5 – 7.9: Above average! It is an enjoyable release.
7.0 – 7.4: It is not brilliant, but has many strong points.
6.0 – 6.9: It has its moments, but is not that strong.
5.0 – 5.9: Slightly above average, does not stand out. Good outweighs bad by just a little.
4.0 – 4.9: Just below average, bad outweighs good by just a little.
3.0 – 3.9: Mediocre. There might be a song or a performance that is enjoyable, but that is it.
2.0 – 2.9: Very weak! There might be a light at the end of the tunnel, too many flaws.
1.0 – 1.9: This release gives the word “terrible” new meaning.
0.1 – 0.9: Awful! Avoid at all cost. There is nothing good to say about this release.

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The Backstory

German four-piece Rezet released their first album for Metalville Record in 2019 entitled Deal With It!. Wasting no time Rezet returned to the studio to record what they call their “most song oriented album. The result is 2021’s Truth in Between.

[Listen to our Ricky Wagner interview HERE]

The Album

Rezet make it clear that they are coming at you hard on “Back For No Good.” Frantic riffs, pounding drums, and snarling vocals command the track, while things stay just as intense on “Deceived by Paradise.” Vocalist Ricky Wagner is reminiscent of a young Dave Mustaine in that he can’t hit the high notes, but you don’t care because of the intensity and anger in his delivery. “Populate. Delete. Repeat.” is dominated by a powerful marching beat, as Wagner barks out the orders. It’s pure Metal guitar solo fury during the sped up middle section.

“Half a Century” is a schizophrenic mix of mid and fiery tempos. Cobra Spell/ex-Burning Witches guitarist Sonia Anubi contributes a memorable solo while bassist Bjarne Otto lays down some thumping bass riffs. Rezet slow things down on “Infinate End,” but a dark tone and bleak outcome looms over the song. “Jailpit” is a thrasher that makes you want to fight (or mosh). Wagner is a man possessed on “The Plague.” It’s a little surprising that “Never Satisfied” wasn’t the lead single. It’s the most “radio friendly” of the bunch.

The Verdict

Truth in Between bridges the gap between old-school Thrash and modern Heavy Metal. Somehow Rezet figured out how to present a polished album that feels raw and live.

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Tracklist

Back for No Good
Deceived by Paradise
Populate. Delete. Repeat
Renegades
Half a Century
Infinite End
Truth in Between
Jailpit
I’m Not Gonna Stop
The Plague
(Un)certain Crimes
Never Satisfied
The Last Suffer

Rezet is

Ricky Wagner – Vocals, Guitar
Bastian Santen – Drums
Heiko Musolf – Guitar
Bjarne Otto – Bass

About George Dionne 288 Articles

George was a contributor here at Metal Express Radio, reviewing albums and conducting interviews, out of Massachusetts, USA. George has contributed to numerous music related websites and blogs, and even managed his own from 2004-2009. George's first assignment was covering a live show by the mighty GWAR. By contrast his later assignments featured Judas Priest, Van Halen, and Bon Jovi. George was also the front man for the South Eastern Massachusetts cover band Sound Tower from 2009-2015. Sound Tower played 300+ shows across MA and had two original songs on the Cape Cod radio station PIXY 103. George enjoys a good whiskey, scotch, and/or bourbon and fights crime in his spare time.