Diamond Plate might be one of the more recent additions to the revivalist thrash metal scene but they do not sound like amateurs. They are also younger than some of their counterparts; lead singer Matt Ares is only nineteen years old. With their second album, Pulse (Earache Records), they separate themselves from other thrash revivalists such as Violator and Skeletonwitch while still remaining true to the genre’s roots. Diamond Plate is able to turn back the clocks, but keep it fresh.Continue reading →