November 6th, 2020 - This Master Control Program Is The King Of All Demons

 

Hails and happy Friday evildoers and craft beer freaks!  The Meista here getting aggressive and starting the weekend off right with the killer EP "King Of All Demons" by death metal band Tribe Of Pazuzu and a deliciously punchy and hoppy Master Control Program (a nod to Tron) from the fine folks at SaltFire Brewing Company!  

Album Info:

• Artist: Tribe Of Pazuzu 
• Title: "King Of All Demons"
• Recorded: 2019 at The Grid in Montreal, Canada
• Release date: March 6th, 2020 (2nd EP by Tribe Of Pazuzu)
• Record company: Vic Records
• Production: Tribe Of Pazuzu 
• Album cover art: Bahrull Marta 
• Personnel: Randy Harris (lead guitars), John McEntee (rhythm guitars and backing vocals), Flo Mounier (drums), and Nick Sagias (bass and vocals) 
• Musical style: Death metal, blackened death metal
• Sound: In the tradition of classic death metal bands like Incantation and Morbid Angel, yet fresh and original, the sound on "King Of All Demons" is boldly aggressive, wonderfully powerful, and highlights the prowess of these master musicians!  Harris and McEntee lay down some killer riffs, Mounier and Sagias are a juggernaut of a rhythm section, and Sagias' growls are brutal!
• Major themes: The occult, evil, violence, death, revenge, darkness, etc.
• Tracks:   

1. "King Of All Demons"
2. "Summoning Rituals"
3. "The Burning Of Diseased Empires"
4. "Crucify The Deceivers"
5. "Retaliation & Wrath"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: SaltFire Brewing Company (Salt Lake City, Utah)
• Website: https://www.saltfirebrewing.com/
• Brew: Master Control Program
• Style: New England India Pale Ale (NEIPA)
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 7.1%
• Pour: The Master Control Program pours very hazy, pale yellow with a billowy, bright white, 2-finger head with great retention and sticky, intricate lacing.
• Nose: The nose is citrusy, fruity, grainy, and slightly sweet.  There are aromas of orange juice, orange pith, orange peel, tangerine, lemon zest, grapefruit rind, pineapple, mango, grassy hops, light pine resin, and a hint of vanilla bean.
• Taste: The taste of the Master Control Program a potent blend of hoppy citrusy, tropical, and slightly sweet flavors.  There are notes of freshly squeezed orange juice, tangerine, pineapple, mango, crackery grains, white pepper, soft caramel, and a hint of vanilla.  
• Mouthfeel: Medium to full-bodied with moderate carbonation, the mouthfeel is crisp, juicy, and slightly astringent with a dry, bitter finish.

Overall pairing: With its complexity and hop-forward citrusy aromas and flavors, the Master Control Program is perfect for the aggression of Tribe Of Pazuzu's killer EP "King Of All Demons"!  

Oh, and stay tuned!  There may very well be an interview with one of the band members of Tribe Of Pazuzu posted soon!!

Cheers and hails!!  End of line.