Review: Pansophic – Kingdom Come
By Seth Metoyer, Heaven’s Metal Magazine
Pansophic – Kingdom Come
(Independent, September 26, 2025)
Pansophic’s Kingdom Come doesn’t waste time with polish or pretense, it goes straight for the throat. Across its twelve tracks (clocking in at nearly an hour), the band delivers a raw, thrashy assault packed with energy and grit. The guitar work alone will grab old-school metal fans throwing them into a mental mosh pit. In a music scene where solos often get left in the dust, Pansophic trades off blistering leads and sharp, melodic runs here and there that recall the heyday metal. Fans of Deliverance, Believer, and Betrayal, will dig this, while also tipping a hat to early Slayer, Testament, and Metallica.
One of the standout elements here is the bass tone; thick and aggressive enough to be noticed but never distracting from the overall mix. It gives the record a grounded kick to the chest beneath the chaos of the guitars and vocals. This balance helps the band straddle the line between raw underground heaviness and a listenable, memorable thrash experience.
Lyrically, Kingdom Come wears its intent on its sleeve. The themes are overtly Christian, tackling everything from Old Testament judgment in “Fire and Brimstone,” to eschatological hope in the title track, “Kingdom Come.” The band isn’t afraid to explore darker subject matter either: “Witch” dives into occult themes, while “The Contract” confronts Satan’s temptations. This theological/philosophical weight gives the album substance, elevating it beyond mere riff worship.
While undeniably raw, that’s part of the record’s charm. The rough edges don’t hinder the listening experience, they reinforce it. Pansophic sounds hungry, unpolished in the best way, and fully dedicated to carrying thrash’s fiery torch into the modern era. I’m not exactly sure if the band identifies as a “Christian Band”, however I think fans craving some theological thought and the energy of classic Christian thrash — alongside the bite of secular pioneers — will find a lot to love here.
Verdict: A fierce, theologically charged thrash record that keeps the faith while swinging hard. For fans of Deliverance and Slayer alike, Kingdom Come is worth cranking to 11.
Rating: 8/10
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