By Vinnie Apicella

Right from the first ten seconds of "Silent Weapons For Quiet Wars," I knew this was going to be good. Ensign features an early hardcore style that'll make you want to get up and slam! The songs are short and quick, very loud with roaring gang vocals complimenting frequent time changes and occasional melody. Quick reflexes are of the essence when you're listening to "Cast The First Stone" because the songs rarely peak above a minute and a half and like an animal ready to pounce, they're on you that quick!

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