Album Review: Pansophic "Kingdom Come"

by The Metalverse

Updated October 03, 2025

Album Review: Pansophic "Kingdom Come" - The Metalverse.net

Canadian thrash metal act, Pansophic just released their latest album Kingdom Come on September 26th, 2025. The band's 3rd studio album brings 12 new songs and a runtime of just under an hour.

First track, Thrashmasters slowly grows in volume, wasting no time as it launches directly into galloping drum beats and rapid guitar leads that quickly invoke a feeling of nostalgia for classic thrash acts like Metallica, Iron Maiden, and Slayer. Pansophic delivers an energetic, explosive sound filled with impactful drums, soaring melodies, and fierce screams.

The Shakes starts with a bass riff before suddenly launching into a full band onslaught as funky bass leads work alongside powerful vocals and dramatic electric guitar, creating a bouncing, thrash-worthy sound. In an unexpected bridge, things slow down, introducing a harmonica, adding a distinct blues, western sound to the soundscape.

Witch begins with a chiming bell and distant crows before catapulting into action as screams soon lead into layered chants and harmonic guitar riffs. Pansophic's vocals are raw and harsh, adding a percussive and punchy impact overtop of the band's thrashing instrumentation. Reverbed clean guitar builds over distorted guitar riffs and thumping bass lines, to create powerfully intricate atmospheres.

Track 4, Captive in Trauma begins with dual guitar harmonies before introducing the first singing of the album so far. Taking on a more melodic sound, gentle, clean guitar creates the backbone of the sound, while bright electric guitar leads keep the metal sound thriving.

Fire and Brimstone picks up the pace once again as rapid guitar picking and slamming drum grooves set the tone for the relentlessness to follow. Pansophic introduces some heavier influences an almost death metal guitar style seems to make its way into the sound. In a dynamic chorus, screams and singing alternate, creating a sense of contrast and excitement that makes the chorus enticing and memorable.

Next is The Contract, which brings back the lightning-fast thrash pacing from earlier in the album, threatening the listener with impossibly fast soundscapes. Progressive guitar leads add a touch of a tech-death sound, creating exciting riffs that stay interesting throughout the song's 3-minute runtime.

Battle Scars brings back acoustic guitar layered alongside electric guitar, as a more melodic and slow sound is brought back. With a gradually slowing tempo and ominous chord progression, Pansophic sets the tone for the eventual transition into speeding tempos, blast beats, and tremolo guitar riffs. With a build-up that reminded us of black metal as much as thrash, Pansophic creates a dark and intense sound that leads into hard-hitting full-band destruction. After a breakdown and guitar solo, Battle Scars fades out with a scream.

Phantasm keeps the energy going, jumping straight into the rapid thrash listeners will have grown to expect from the act. Bringing back haunting vocals alongside screams, Pansophic reintroduces the use of vocal juxtaposition in the track's chorus, which creates an eerie sound. Maniacal laughs lead into the bridge filled with energetic guitar and bass leads that soon make way for soaring guitar solos.

Track 9 Cataclysm starts with dueling left/right panned guitar melodies that are soon joined by belted singing. Screeching guitar dissonance soon makes way for full tempo thrash as technical guitar takes the forefront until screams join the fray. The song quickly changes to clean guitar and vocals as the tempo slows in a melodic bridge before ending with a finale of full metal intensity.

Sound Burier starts with a classic thrash metal sound before kicking in with a vocal 1, 2, 3... GO!. At just over 3 minutes, Pansophic speeds through the track with high-octane intensity as drums, guitar riffs, and powerful vocals blast directly to your ears.

Ozymandias is a fully instrumental track, showcasing the band's musicianship. Guitar, bass, and drum grooves battle for your attention before an outro introduces atmospheric guitar that reminds of a folk guitar, creating an ambient exit to the track.

Kingdom Come starts off with a grandiose guitar riff that felt reminiscent of Metallica's Creeping Death, building a palpable intensity that launches the listener into light-speed thrash destruction as clean vocals and screams go back and forth, creating one of the most memorable choruses of the entire album. Kingdom Come pulls away into acoustic ambience as guitar leads shred over the calmer atmosphere before slamming back into full speed for the rest of the track.

Overall, Pansophic creates an exciting thrash sound that pays homage to all-time greats in the genre while still moving forward with modern production and a distinct sound. You can stream Kingdom Come out on all platforms now.

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