No One Escapes Death - Life Cycles
Life Cycles is back with another EP, releasing March 27th, 2026, and it’s a welcome addition to my music lineup after getting to listen to it for the past few weeks! No One Escapes Death is what I like to call “all killer, no filler”, with 6 tracks of blistering Thrash Metal that scratch that primal desire for heavy distortion, guttural screams, and guitar solos that are “more shredded than a julienne salad”, to quote the great Kirk Lazarus of Tropic Thunder. You’re in and out in 22 minutes, and each track demands your attention, which is something I can’t say for many records lately. The EP has a good blend of groovy/sludgy riffs that you can bang your head and raise your horns to, as well as faster-paced Thrashy aggressiveness that’ll keep you alert and ready to hop in the pit. I also appreciated that the recording didn’t sound too polished and lab-grown, making this sound more in line with the 80s/90s Thrash Metal you grew up on.
No One Escapes Death is one of those rare instances where there are no specific tracks that stand out to me to specifically call out for you all, because I would instead implore you to listen to the whole EP front to back. Each song stands on its own, not suffering from the “every-song-sounds-the-same” concern I’ve had with some releases from smaller bands. It’s a well-balanced record that keeps you engaged the entire time. As a fan of Trivium, I appreciated that despite there being no vocal melody here, it reminded me a lot of some of their more aggressive work, which is always a bonus for a big Trivium fan like me.
Much like the EP itself, I’ve kept my review short (not because of the quality of the EP or anything like that!). This is an EP that you need to check out if you want some good ‘ol Thrash Metal, but with modern sensibilities that only improve the genre. If you’re looking for several tracks to get you through that big lift in the gym, or to push those last couple of miles on your run, toss this bad boy on and enjoy the PRs.