"Point Blank" by Nailbomb, released in 1994, is a ferocious and uncompromising album that combines industrial, thrash metal, and hardcore punk into a raw, aggressive assault on the senses. A collaborative project between Max Cavalera (Sepultura) and Alex Newport (Fudge Tunnel), this one-off record captures the anger and chaos of the mid-'90s underground metal scene.
From the opening track "Wasting Away," the album delivers pummeling riffs, abrasive vocals, and relentless industrial rhythms. Tracks like "Cockroaches" and "World of Shit" showcase the band’s uncompromising sound, blending heavy guitars, harsh electronics, and politically charged lyrics. The raw production style enhances the album’s gritty, rebellious energy.
"Point Blank" is unapologetically heavy and experimental, with a unique sound that reflects both Cavalera’s and Newport’s musical influences. It’s an intense, cathartic listening experience that doesn’t hold back in its critique of societal and political issues, making it a cult classic in the industrial and extreme metal scenes. For fans of aggressive, boundary-pushing music, "Point Blank" is an essential listen.
‘Point Blank’ is the only studio album from Sepultura’s Max Cavalera and Fudge Tunnel’s Alex Newport united as Nailbomb and it’s one of the greatest underground metal albums of the 90s. This album mixes industrial and thrash metal which turns out into an unbelievable sound you won’t expect. The guitars play angry riffs that set in a tone of fury and angst. The drums beat very fast and the bass follows along the guitars and plays its own riffs sometimes. Another great thing about "Point Blank" would be the vocals. Max and Alex do the vocals together, and they are great. ‘Point Blank’ is a memorable concept album and to this day the album (extended with six bonus tracks) stands as living proof that not all industrial metal super-group albums are damned to failure.
Nailbomb – Point Blank
Label: Music On Vinyl – MOVLP1629, Roadrunner Records – MOVLP1629
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, 180 Gram
Country: Europe
Released: May 2, 2016
Genre: Rock
Style: Industrial, Thrash, Heavy Metal
