Torzo is an Italian Alternative Metal band, the delivers a raw fusion of punk, hard rock, and metal. On July 27th, 2024, Torzo unleashed their latest album, entitled “Spectri,” which was released via The Triad Rec.

Torzo, Spectri Review: This review will evaluate every aspect of the album, from its intricate musical composition to its production. Our analysis will provide valuable insights to help you determine if this album is worth adding to your collection.

The First Three Sins, The Summary

The First Sin, The Strings/Keys: The guitars are refreshingly direct and stripped-down, rooted in the traditions of punk and hardcore. The Second Sin, The Vocals: From fierce punk shouting to more melodic hard rock singing. The Third Sin—The Percussions: The drum work is fast-paced and vibrant, with unyielding beats and energy.

The Fourth Sin, Overall Discussion

The moment the listener hits the play button, they are met with the jarring sounds and vocals of Ballando Con II Demonio, discarding any notion of a polished introduction.

As the audience embarks on their adventure with the second Alkahest and the other eight components, they are treated to a relentless twenty-seven minutes of a gritty sound that fuses punk, metal, dirty rock ‘n’ roll and hard rock. Perhaps even some extreme metal influences. This is all encapsulated in electrifying performances that exude a raw and unrefined energy.

Toroz’s album, Spectri album embodies a gritty and impulsive vibe, intentionally avoiding sleek perfection to genuinely reflect the band’s dynamic live spirit. This purposeful choice yields a sound that is both direct and unrefined, striking a chord with fans of underground punk and metal who value the genuine authenticity and wild energy the band radiates in their live shows. This raw approach allows listeners to connect with the music on a deeper level, evoking a sense of nostalgia while simultaneously pushing the boundaries.

Toroz’s album, Spectri, provides the listener with a devilmanship that provides the listeners with a solid, raw and tight composition and arrangement—both instrumental and music. The drumming is fast-paced and vibrant, perfectly complementing the punk and hardcore influences that define the sound. These unyielding beats amplify the album’s intensity and momentum. Meanwhile, the guitar riffs are refreshingly direct and stripped down, rooted in the traditions of punk and hardcore.

Certain songs exhibit a hard rock style infused with blues elements, while the title track Spectir boasts heavier, gritty-stoner-inspired riffs, and with hypnotic vocals that harken back to the rock of the 70s. The vocals, entirely in Italian, may surprise some listeners, but they contribute a unique and genuine essence to the album. The vocal delivery spans from fierce punk shouting to more melodic hard rock singing, enriching the tracks’ dynamic range. Notably, the ninth track, Troppe Buige, carries a vibe reminiscent of ‘Black Sabbath/Ozzy.’

Overall, if you can get away with, the singing is done in the bands’ mother tongue, Toroz, and their music is like a raw energetic beast that feeds on your energy. This music is filthy, raw, ugly, and fast and will make your head-bang in a short-circuit rage!

The album concludes with its final track, Troppe Bugie. As the music’s foundations settles down. We want to give a shoutout to The Triad Rec for letting us review Toroz’s album, Spectri. Now, we are going to conclude the review by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review.

The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia

Personally, to me, I think Toroz is a raw, untamed combination of punk, metal and rock ‘n’ roll sensibilities. As someone who casually appreciates the rebelliousness of the Sex Pistols and loves the raw, uncut feel of Motörhead‘s sound passionately. To me, it feels like Toroz is what would happen if these two legendary bands’ unhinged energy had a baby.

For me, Toroz is the epitome of pure, unadulterated rock ‘n’ roll – a shaping force of a genre that celebrates simplicity and rawness.

Torzo - Spectri Review

The Sixth Sin, The Artwork

The artwork is unsettling, but I get this (Italian Director) Dario Argento and his movie “Suspiria” vibe.

The Seventh Sin, Disrelish

There is nothing to dislike in the musical offerings of Toroz, and their album Spectri. Thus, we conclude our review of Toroz and their album Spectri. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for your time in reading this article. I encourage you to explore the work of Toroz, and The Triad Rec.

Track-Listing

01. Ballando con il demonio
02. Alkahest
03. Vite randagie
04. Sballordito
05. Spectri
06. Castello dell orrore
07. Badessa
08. Oscurità
09. Troppe bugie
10. Iron Fist (Motörhead Cover)

Members

Stefano Motta — Drums
Aristide — Guitar
Ale Jackson — Bass
Dean-O — Vocals