Appearances are deceiving on Writhing’s self-titled, self-released EP. Canvassed with typically blasphemous artwork by Jon Zig, the Detroit-based ensemble pounds out a tough six tracks of death-sounding Thrash bred from bay area brutes Exodus and Metallica with a partial influence from later icons The Haunted, though given the age and experience of the band’s members, Writhing winds up sounding a lot closer to the genuine article and far more sincere. Jarhead grunts combined with more natural vocals gives these tracks greater distinction, beefed up with quality mastering by Peter In de Betou (Entombed) – www.thelefthandpath.com