|
Tuesday, August 05, 2003
"'Stop At Nothing' by Dying Fetus"
by
Bill Vogel III
August 3, 2003 A.D.
Grindcore is a wondrous thing. The sheer amalgamation of brutality and genius makes this style truly unique. But even within this world there are some bands that are truly exemplary. One such act is Dying Fetus, whose ferocious brand of Crust/Deathgrind Metal razes the sky. Their 2003 opus of brute force excellence, titled "Stop At Nothing" [Relapse Records], is an essential work.
Fusing intricate guitar solos, fiery Crust grooves, and manic Grind rhythms, Dying Fetus sets an epic standard in intensity. Shrieks and guttural growls piledrive through the maelstrom of crushing, metallic wrath. Like Rotten Sound, they can play the slow and powerful Grind as well-this adds a massive quality.
The most killer of these impressive cuts includes the psychotic bombast of "Schematics," "Stop At Nothing," "Forced Elimination," the cataclysmic epic "Abandon All Hope," and the massive groove of "One Shot, One Kill." Dying Fetus has no weaknesses.
In summary, Dying Fetus has released one of the best Grindcore albums of 2003. This one stops at nothing to destroy.... Stay savage. Farewell.
Related Bands: Rotten Sound, Nasum, Eroded, Pig
Destroyer, Luddite Clone, Dillinger
Escape Plan, Blood Duster, A.C.,
Napalm Death, Agoraphobic Nosebleed,
Acid Bath, Hate Theory, Scar Culture,
Godflesh, Vomitory, Canvas, Homo Iratus,
Hate Plow, Soulstorm, Circle Of Dead
Children, Candiria, etc.
Keep the faith, and the AGGRESSION.
Copyright 2003.
Courtesy of Stranger Aeons Magazine.
W.B. Vogel III 11:47 AM
Sunday, August 03, 2003
"'In Response' by This Day Forward"
by
Bill Vogel III
August 3, 2003 A.D.
In the realm of Melodic Hardcore, there are many great bands. But one of the most outstanding has to be This Day Forward. Their 2003 release, "In Response" [Equal Vision Records], is their finest achievement yet.
Flashes of aggression burn adrift waves of melodic heaviness, as pristine beauty fuses with razor-sharp intensity. Soft, clean vocals mix fluidly with clean yells and shrieking growls. Guitars switch between soft, dark moodiness and melodic aggressiveness. The rhythms are loose and dynamic.
Songs of noteworthy excellence include "Voice," the fiery "White Picket Defense System," the instrumental "Seven," and "Abandon The Abbreviated World." This Day Forward are as stark as they are sharp.
Overall, This Day Forward is amazing. This Day Forward is a good place to be.... Stay savage. Farewell.
Related Bands: Waterdown, Pressure 4-5, Thursday,
OneSideZero, Atreyu, Chevelle, Alien
Ant Farm, etc.
Keep the faith, and the AGGRESSION.
Copyright 2003.
Courtesy of Stranger Aeons Magazine.
W.B. Vogel III 6:45 PM
/// ///
|
|
|