I See Insanity – False Gods (Single Review)

by Hasan Faridi

Ear-pounding aggression, one characteristic of thrash metal. Hailing from Islamabad, Pakistan, the band named I See Insanity, or otherwise known as ISI, brings with it a unique sound that strikes listeners with awe as they listen to the raging track “False Gods”.

The band consists of Ali on vocals and bass, Hasham and Umair on rhythm and lead guitars, and Shahab on drums. These talented individuals create the brain-splitting band.

“False Gods” starts off with great Middle-Eastern style riffs, complimented by additional raging vocals by Ali, somehow perfecting the English language unlike many other Pakistani acts. Like a poet on fire, Ali rages on while fueled riffs burn and blasting drums beat behind. The whole essence of the song captures an essence of Pakistan and the Arabian-style guitar solo certainly finishes the job. Bollywood begs for mercy.

I was so into the track, I forgot about what is concept is about. I tried to get away from the unreligious concept by thinking it was aimed at the rulers with great but brutal power. But overtime, I became near sure that the song was Atheistic. Hasham, lead and rhythm guitarist of the band, allowed me to relate to the song by telling me what its concept meant. I was close.

“False Gods are Zionist, corrupt politicians, anti-state elements” replied Hasham. A sigh of relief as I thank God it isn’t unreligious.

They see insanity; we hear the kick-ass insanity through this heart-throbbing release. Like the current band logo, I See Insanity appeal to every metalhead. Horns up for the outstanding song release, horns down for not having anything more to give us whiplash. Who knows what the future has planned for the band, maybe another release or an album? They’re insane, they’re unique and they definitely stand higher than most bands coming out from Pakistan today. Watch out everyone, I See Insanity proves Pakistanis can thrash like the rest.