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About Bastard Cröss Crossripper Crossripper de Bastard Cröss In an era where the Black/Thrash scene is saturated with clones and interchangeable productions, it's rare for an album to stand out with such a distinct personality. Yet, the debut album from Philadelphia band Bastard Cröss, titled Crossripper , is one of those gems that commands attention. While it's a ferocious fusion of black metal and thrash, this record holds some surprising secrets. Here are four key points that prove Crossripper is much more than meets the eye. 1. More Than Just a Black/Thrash Album: A Surprising Touch of Glam While the core of the album is a "ferocious combination of Black Metal and Thrash," it incorporates a surprisingly wide range of influences. It incorporates elements of early death metal and punk, but the most unexpected influence is found on the track "Demons At Midnight." This song is an "impressive fusion of thrash and 80s glam/US...