01.04.2017 - 20:10Rating: 9
Pretty solid Demon Hunter album. If you're a die-hard thrasher, look for a different artist. This album is consistent with DH's style. I've been into them since The Tryptich. Catchy songs, a good amount of diversity (Orchestral add-ins, heavy riffs, groovy breakdowns, clean and dirty vocals) they have a formula to writing and this pretty much fills that out. You have to go into listening to this album knowing what you're getting into. If you're expecting Slayer, these guys are on the complete opposite side of the map. Commercially pleasing songs, yet soothes my desire for a heavy groove. I really dig the synthetic guitar tone used on several tracks. Reminds me off the solos on Soulfly's "Omen" and rhythm guitars on Meshuggah's "Obzen". Very different styles from those artists, of course. If you have an open mind and enjoy diversity in metal, give it a listen. If you're stuck in your ways and a metal purist, don't bother.