Releasedate: 15-10-2025
Sanity’s Rage are a Belgian thrash metal band formed in 2002, operating within the realms of aggressive, technically-informed thrash metal.
The album presents a high-energy assault rooted in classic thrash formulae (fast tempos, galloping riffs, aggressive vocals) while also incorporating modern production and technical precision. The atmosphere is urgent and uncompromising, with tracks emphasizing speed, aggression, and topical lyrical themes. The musicianship is good: dual guitars deliver riff and solo interplay, the rhythm section drives with precision, and the vocals are assertive with strong presence. Stand-out tracks include “When The Sharp Things Come” and the title track “The Dead Don’t Run” which crystallize the band’s intent to deliver thrash without compromise. The sound is not overly experimental, but the execution is tight and focused.
“When The Sharp Things Come” is the record’s most explosive moment. The song’s fast pacing and sudden tempo changes show off the band’s technical side. Looking at a track like “Blood Calls For Blood” you find a slower, heavier piece that trades speed for tension. It leans into groove without losing strength, showcasing the band’s ability to balance intensity and restraint. The chorus chant and twin-guitar harmonies recall early Testament and later Kreator.
Titletrack “The Dead Don’t Run” acts as the album’s conceptual and emotional centerpiece. Built around a cyclical main riff and lyrical imagery of endurance and resistance, it captures the band’s overarching message: persistence through hardship. The drumming from Sam Stoelzaet drives the song with both speed and control, closing the record’s central section with impact. It seems to summarize the album well.
“The Dead Don’t Run” by Sanity’s Rage reaffirms the band’s dedication to thrash metal in its pure form: fast, focused, and strong in performance. It may not radically redefine the genre, but for listeners seeking a straightforward, well-executed thrash album with solid musicianship and energy, it is a commendable offering.
Line up:
- Kenny Molly: Vocals
- Tim de Bruyne: Guitar
- Kenny Claes: Guitar
- Tim de Bisschop: Bass / Backing Vocals
- Sam Stoelzaet: Drums
Tracklist
- Only Madness Remains
- Measure Of Guilt
- When The Sharp Things Come
- Sanity’s Rage
- Blood Calls For Blood
- Nothing Sacred Will Hold
- The Dead Don’t Run
- The Final Exhibit Of Pain
- Reeducate The Masses
- Sanity Lies In Ruin