Warsenal Endless Beginnings Review
Warsenal
Endless Beginnings
Massacre Records
2026
Another Canadian Thrash/Speed release has been unleashed, this time from Warsenal. The band has been turning and burning for a few years now, but unfortunately, they don’t have many albums under their belts, so if you blink, you might miss them. I’m not sure why the discography is so slim, but I’ll take quality over quantity any day. Their latest release, “Endless Beginnings”, arrives courtesy of German label Massacre Records, which has been on a tear lately with killer Thrash and Speed Metal releases.
Unlike many modern Thrash albums, Warsenal have embraced strong production values, meaning “Endless Beginnings” is one of the more polished Thrash/Speed records I’ve heard in recent months, and I’m not mad at it one bit. The album is packed with razor-sharp riffs, ripping leads, and enough low-end power to arm a tank, all delivered with clarity and precision. Outside of production, Warsenal are a total throwback to the mid-to-late ’80s Thrash era. I hear nods to bands like Anvil Bitch and fellow Canadians Annihilator. Once again, I’m not mad at that either. The occasional falsetto scream and screech always wins me over, it brings back fond memories of when the genre was still new.
Beyond the obvious retro vibes and influences, the band succeeds in injecting their own personality into the sound. The arrangements and songwriting showcase their talent perfectly. These guys aren’t sitting in some basement chugging beers and trying to recreate the past, they’re attacking the genre with relentless aggression and intensity while pushing it forward with sharper technicality. If I had to compare them to a current band, I’d say they sound like a more polished version of Goatwhore.
Warsenal are a three-piece, so there’s nothing here beyond bass, guitar, vocals, and drums - but it’s what they do with those tools that matter most. While some songs run a little long for my tastes, the band does a great job of keeping the listener engaged through strong riffs, memorable melodies, and constant energy.
“Endless Beginnings” is a tremendous step in the right direction for a band that has been grinding for years. I, for one, am stoked out of my mind for this release and excited for what the future holds. Grab this one the first chance you get and prepare to be amazed.
Standouts – “Mass Grave Mass”, “Dawn Mowers”, “Onward To Our Death” and title track “Endless Beginnings”.