From what I can ascertain, San Francisco’s Potential Threat SF is a trio of thrash fanatics whose original line-up materialized in 1985. Despite their persistence over the past 19 years, little (if any) recognition has come of their efforts. Rather than proceeding to blast these guys into oblivion (which is what I’m inclined to do), I ve decided that an exercise in positive thinking might help me to cope with what I’m hearing on this disc. With that in mind, allow me to offer three reasons for not bashing Potential Threat SF right out of the starting gate.

1. They’ve been around for so long!

What better excuse can I possibly give for taking it easy on a painfully mediocre band that records an equally insipid demo? Nineteen years is long enough to elevate most bands to veteran status within their respective scenes, and I m willing to bet that Potential Threat SF gets plenty of respect in that area. What is truly boggling, however, is the fact that two decades worth of rehearsing, writing, and playing live has left this band with little more than a heap of uninspired songs which easily qualify as some of the genre’s worst. Are you among those who think that Exodus hit rock bottom with Force of Habit? Believe me when I say that Exodus low points are nothing compared to this disc. I would much sooner listen to sellout crap like Count Your Blessings than the mundane drivel of Testify or Done Days of Sorrow (whatever the hell that’s supposed to mean).

2. They’ve opened shows for some of the biggest names in thrash!

That’s right some smooth-talking agent has managed to put Potential Threat SF on the same bill as Overkill, Slayer, and Testament. But we’ve all had the displeasure of sitting through an endless stream of local bands while waiting for the decent ones to take the stage. Thus, I don’t see how such a distinction works in their favor.

3. They’re upholding the thrash metal banner look, they re even from San Francisco!

It has been over twenty years since thrash began its ascent from the pits of the west coast, and it can’t be denied that Potential Threat SF is doing its part to keep the memories alive. There are moments in which Potential Threat SF’s sound vaguely mirrors that of the original pioneers, but this fact alone hardly saves them. The songs on this demo are so inert and lifeless that they utterly negate the mild sense of conviction that is implied on their promo sheet. I genuinely feel bad about giving this band such a hard time, but I can’t justify doing it any other way. My recommendation is to avoid this stuff at all costs.

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