An earth-shattering thrash masterpiece greets your senses in the frantic licks and double bass thumps of opening track “The Grand Collapse of Humanity”, hinting at what’s to come on The Last Reptilian Warrior. This absorbing album—composed entirely by Mumbai’s Sahil Makhija, better known as Demonstealer—mimics the darkness of its creator, heightened by a menacing drum layer in “No Victory in War”. The title track, meanwhile, suggests early ‘00s metalcore influences like Killswitch Engage and All That Remains, while crafting an irresistible earworm that lingers as long as the ringing in your ears.