Debut album ‘Colossal Gods’ (February 2022) is more than a sonic ritual. Cobra The Impaler unleashes a barrage that buries man and animal equally. An Armageddon in eight stages, amounting to nothing less than a masterclass in modern metal. Taking strong cues from the New Wave of American Heavy Metal, the five-piece forges together larger-than-life grooves and spirited guitar leads with enchanting, clean vocal harmonies and razor-sharp screams. The Ghent band makes strong use of elements from groove, thrash, and classic heavy metal.