Frolic Live At The Great Music Hall CD Review

In December 2023, Bay Area thrash legends Death Angel performed at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. What was significant about the show was that Forbidden was also on the bill and was their first performance in 11 years. To support this monumental show was FROLIC, an up-and-coming thrash band also from the Bay Area. This was an optimal time for the band to show the thrash community what they had to offer and they delivered the goods with their five song set that was recorded for this live album in addition to having the performance live streamed.

 
Even though the set contained only a handful of songs, it showcased their tremendous thrashing ability but also provided evidence of diversity in the band's talent. The first two songs "Upon What's Left of Me" and "Destroy the Throne" are fucking bangers if I ever heard one! Hands down, "Destroy the Throne" is the best offering here and I wouldn't be surprised if it became a thrash classic at some point. The opening riff reminds me of Exodus, which is somewhat ironic considering that they unleash a brutal version of the classic Exodus track "A Lesson in Violence". The other two tracks here are where the diversity comes into play as "Nebula Force Field" is, while heavy, somewhat nebulous and the bass work is phenomenal and reminds me of Symbolic-era Death. "Fusion of Spirits" borders more on death metal with Edgar's vocals, which is again somewhat ironic as I hear Chuck Schuldiner coming through.

The band has plans to record their second studio album and go on tour this year, which makes me incredibly happy. I know it's wishful thinking that they would visit Florida (because we suck), but I would love to see them as you can see and hear their passion they have and that they are a band you wouldn't want to miss live. If they swing by a city near you, you had better pick up some tickets!

~TJ