18 WHEELS OF JUSTICE
Elephantine Records
Deceive Them All
9-song CD
Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover and when I saw the cover of this album I thought, (and I am going waaaaaaay out on a limb here)I'll bet this is a metal album. This is metal with a capital "M," complete with bone crushing drums, two-ton guitars on crack and the vocalist-just repeat after me "C-is for Cookie, That's good enough for me.." Seriously this album rocks hard enough to make Metallica sue this band just on sheer principle. With titles like "Daddy Drinks Cause You Cry" and a slamming cover of "The Trooper" by Iron Maiden, I needed to go out and buy a cock ring just to listen to this. This album isn't for pussies!

Review by-(Joel Simches), The Noise magazine

 

REVIEW OF "DECIEVE THEM ALL BY NEFARIOUSREALM.COM RATING
9.3 out of 10

"Deceive The All" is one tasty metal sandwich. If thrash tickles your taste
buds then you have to pick up this. Now...I have been listening to a bunch
of local metal over the past months... You got the hardcore...You got the
death metal...You got the rock...But only with 18 Wheels Of Justice do you
have thrash metal. The riffs and breakdowns of their songs are intense.
The coarse vocals add to their devastating sound along with the immense
drumming skills. And kudos for the cover of Survivor's 'Eye Of The Tiger'
during the breakdown of '18 Wheels'. Definitely my favorite song off the
album. Nicely done fellas.

Review by: Darcy
www.nefariousrelam.com

 

REVIEW OF "DECEIVE THEM ALL" FROM E-METAL REVIEWS 11/07

18 WHEELS OF JUSTICE - Decieve them all
Elephantine Records

Alright! Boston Hardcore! 18 Wheels of Justice may have just given me a reason to root for the Red Socks in the play-offs! (Now I wish I had....) But seriously, "Deceive Them All" may very well be one of the most original sounding albums that I've had the pleasure of reviewing! (Not to mention, drink to) The second your ears pick up the sounds leaping forth from your speakers, you can literally feel the passion these five guys from Boston used to pour their hearts and souls into producing this album (and I thank them for it!). From start to finish this album kicks your ass hardcore style with mind blowing solos (some undoubtedly influenced by the likes of Slayer and Pantera), ferocious speed (in both chord plucking and skin pounding), and gut wrenching vocals set to knock the mug straight out of your hand. And if all that wasn't enough to convince you, "Deceive Them All" features a pant shitting redition of Iron Maiden's "The Trooper" (flawlessly executed and dare I say, improved?) and a killer live track! (WARNING: BAD PUN UP AHEAD!) There's no stopping these 18 Wheels while they're on this much of a roll!

Bottom Line:These 18 Wheels of Justice will run your ass down if you don't pick up "Deceive Them All!"

www.18wheelsband.com
www.myspace.com/18wheelsofjustice
www.elephantinerecords.com

 

1/08

REVIEW OF "DECEIVE THEM ALL, FROM PERFORMER MAGAZINE

As a band influenced by the likes of Pantera, In Flames, and Fear Factory, Deceive Them All is a work similar in mood, texture, and overall feeling. That feeling would be irreconcilable hatred, malice, and torture. If you haven't become accustomed to growling vocals in metal, 18 Wheels of Justice is not going to be an easy transition. Singer Steve Justice uses this style to reinforce his affliction. Justice's vocals are almost completely indistinguishable to the untrained ear. His melodies are demonic, his screams brutal, and his hostility unrivaled.
The guitar work is aggressive and if nothing else provides an excellent ear training exercise in thrash metal. Guitarists Todd Harris and Steve Abajolie use a number of speed picking techniques and drummer Sam Pothier complements them with double-bass work on almost every song. "The Trooper" showcases Abajolie's impressive lead work, complemented by the tightness of the band's unwavering rhythm section. At times, it is difficult to distinguish any rhythms because of the sheer speed of the songs. If you're not paying close attention, the songs tend to move like a whirlwind. Perhaps the most memorable song title is the second to last track "I'm Going To Beat You For What Seems Like A Ridiculous Amount Of Time." This title pretty much sums up what the band is about: raw, musical ferocity that isn't afraid to bask in its unrelenting brutality.
If you're just getting into death metal, 18 Wheels of Justice is a solid band. They are tight, work well together, and have all the elements of extreme metal and should be respected within the death/thrash community. (Elephantine Records)

www.18wheelsband.com

-Michael Aceto