
As luck would have it, one of Singapore's newcomers, Tormentress, does just that, all while being unique in two ways: first, their origin, and second, their lyrical focus. It's not often that one stumbles across a band so invested in the feminism that the music is overwrought with libretto about women's rights, but Tormentress has the theme down to a T. And as off putting as it may seem--and it's sure to have some listeners, both male and female, scowl in disgust--there's no denying that it's unusually fresh in a genre of music that could use a curve ball now and then.
Shifting gears, however, the instrumental aspect of Tormentress' music isn't as tight as it could be and leaves something to be desired. Across the greater part of Operation Torment, the transitioning is incredibly sloppy and a total lack of fluidity and instrumental proficiently leaves a somewhat sour taste in this reviewer's mouth. As it stands, Tormentress is perpetually stuck at level amateur until proven otherwise. Just as having a single full-length suggests (re: amateurism, lack of experience), practice is crucial because it enables members of a band to become a tight unit with one another.

Still, there's potential here, even though Tormentress lacks the years of experience needed to polish and perfect their craft. Typically, at this stage in their careers, bands gain essential experience from playing live and promoting their material, so it's safe to assume Tormentress will be no different. Like Kreator in their early days, this Singaporean five-piece is sure to improve in a few years and, as long as they keep up the momentum, the country will hopefully have a new star on its hands before it knows it.
-TMA
Operation Torment is available on September 21st via Inferno Records.
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