Mysto Dysto - The Rules Have Been Disturbed (1986)

Mysto Dysto were a band who cropped up in the mid 80's from the much overlooked, healthy Dutch metal scene and produced a minor classic with this debut record. Many bands in the mid 80's went gaga over the new thrash sound from American giants Metallica and Slayer and jumped into the deep end of this pool yet others branched out into it but held onto the sensibilities of Traditional Metal. Mysto Dysto were one of the latter, who mixed the breakneck fury and crunch of thrash with a more melodic speed metal slant and the production, vocals and the melancholy melodies definitely have the NWOBHM written all over it. When listening to this at points you'll be forgiven for thinking it came from the UK in 1980/81 until some hardcore inspired thrashing and some vicious riff takes that feeling, tears it up and urinates all over it. The band definitely got their kicks from Cloven Hoof and Angel Witch as much as "Ride The Lightning".

Major highlights include the absolutely epic "Confused" which has a bit of everything and goes through different moods nicely, "Atilla The Destructor", the frantic and ultra catchy "Indenter" and the other epic on here "Full Speed To Hell" which has a spine tingling epic 2 minute solo which seems to go on forever and never becomes dull. None of the songs really fall above average, including the last 2 which come from their "No AIDS in hell" demo from 1987 and those songs are more pure thrash than the rest. It's clear to see they had one eye on forming a pure thrash band from listening to them, which is what they did in 1988 with the band members breaking Mysto Dysto up and forming the teutonic thrash inspired Mandator. Although I like Mandator's second release, it's not as unique sounding and has as many amazing moments as on here. Definitely one to jump for if you have the coin for it.

Artist: Mysto Dysto

Release Title: The Rules Have Been Disturbed

Release Type: Full Length

Release Year: 1986

Artist Genre: Speed/Thrash Metal

Artist Origin: Holland

Track Listing:

1. Power Of The Law 2. Confused 3. Tarantula 4. Atilla The Destructor 5. Full Speed To Hell 6. Indenter 7. One Night Stand 8. Visit Of The Vikings

Total playing time 41:18