"A Vision Of Misery" is the third studio album by American thrash metal band Sadus, released in 1992 and now available as a high-quality CD edition from Listenable Records. This record stands out for its technical prowess and relentless intensity, blending aggressive riffs with complex song structures that have become hallmarks of Sadus' sound. The album features standout tracks like "Through the Eyes of Greed" and "Machines," showcasing the band's ability to push boundaries within the genre. Sadus, formed in 1984, are renowned for their innovative approach to thrash metal, incorporating elements of death metal and progressive music into their work. Over their career, they have earned critical acclaim for albums such as "Swallowed in Black" and have influenced countless bands worldwide. Listenable Records is a respected label known for supporting groundbreaking artists across various heavy music genres; they are committed to delivering top-notch releases with superior audio quality.
"A Vision of Misery" carries on somewhat in the traditional Sadus vein (high speed, highly technical thrash with psychotic vocals and very audible, very well-played bass parts), but adds more death metal stylings to the mix. The tempos are more varied - if "Chemical Exposure" blasted along at 200 mph all the time, and "Swallowed in Black" did so 90% of the time, with this album it might be down to 70% or so.
Vladislav M. - 14/Jun/2021
Sadus' first three albums are a grand legacy of the golden age of Thrash / Death, a classic worthy of the title of a Thrash Metal tutorial.
"A Vision Of Misery" is a cool and technical album. Of course, with each new job, the gang only became more complicated and here is the peak point of progress.