1: Sons Of Kain (4:03) 2: Deranged Nymphomania (3:17) 3: Holiday In Hell (4:00) 4: Reanimated Homunculus (4:29) 5: Birth Of A Nation (5:04) 6: Lycopolis (3:39) 7: Road Rage (2:54) 8: Antiman (5:03) 9: The End (3:41) 10: Calle Brutal (1:25)
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Description:
"Reanimated Homunculus" is a ferocious CD release by German thrash veterans Protector, issued by the cult label High Roller Records. The album delivers raw, old-school thrash with razor-sharp riffs, relentless drumming and a dark, aggressive atmosphere that will instantly appeal to fans of classic German and Bay Area thrash. Across the tracks, Protector combine fast, neck-snapping tempos with sinister melodies and harsh, commanding vocals, evoking themes of destruction, alchemy and reanimated monstrosities. The production preserves a deliberately organic, unpolished edge that emphasizes the band's roots in the late '80s underground while still providing enough clarity for every riff and lead to cut through. Packaged as a CD edition, this release is aimed squarely at collectors and dedicated thrash aficionados who value physically owning an intense, fully realized album experience rather than just streaming a few songs.
High Roller Records is renowned in the metal scene for its meticulous, fan-oriented approach. The label specializes in traditional heavy metal, speed, thrash and related underground sounds, often working with both legendary cult acts and promising newcomers. Collectors appreciate High Roller for its attention to detail: carefully curated reissues, tasteful artwork, often enhanced packaging, and a strong focus on sound quality that respects the original character of the recordings. With "Reanimated Homunculus," High Roller once again underscores its role as a guardian of classic metal values, providing a high-quality platform for a band that has shaped the Teutonic thrash sound.
Protector are one of the early and most respected names in the German thrash underground, originally emerging in the 1980s Teutonic thrash wave alongside genre cornerstones. Known for their particularly harsh, sometimes death-tinged thrash style, they earned a loyal following with their brutally intense albums and EPs, which became staples in the tape-trading and fanzine scenes of the time. Over the decades, Protector have remained true to their aggressive, uncompromising sound, surviving scene trends and lineup changes while continuing to release albums that resonate with purist thrash fans worldwide. Their legacy rests on a discography that helped define the darker, more extreme edge of German thrash metal, and "Reanimated Homunculus" stands firmly in that tradition as a powerful statement from a band with deep roots and enduring credibility.
Whether you're rediscovering Protector or encountering them for the first time, this CD offers a complete package: intense songs, an authentic old-school feel, and the collectible quality you expect from High Roller Records. It is an essential addition for anyone building a serious thrash metal collection and a testament to how vital and dangerous this style of music can still sound today.