One of the most talked-about bands in Christian metal today, rightfully so, is Extol. True metal power with amazing musical skill is presented here in sonic balance. While some of the drum sounds lack fullness, the churning guitars and wicked-sounding vocals fill things out a bit. Just as Believer demanded respect for its ability to maintain such technical brilliance at supersonic speeds, so Extol's Burial album deserves to be in every metal fan's collection. You won't be disappointed.
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Art for the Ears 1999Reviewed by Marco PovervestOriginally released by Endtime Productions, this CD came out through Solid State Records because of a license deal. There is reason to welcome this deal because now it's available more easily. And there is no reason for discussion about that because this album is top notch. With Burial Solid State moves farther away from the hardcore/metalcore beginnings. This is a very technical deathmetal band…The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Glenn HarperIn the past three or four years, Christian metal really has had a hard time of it, as many of its more prominent practitioners (Believer, Circle of Dust, The Crucified, Deliverance, Living Sacrifice) have either disbanded or gone on hiatus. The return of Living Sacrifice and Tourniquet's release of Crawl to China have done much to staunch the decay, but, for the most part, metal has taken a…HM Magazine #72Reviewed by Brian Vincent McGovernThis band, featured on the Northern Lights comp., have recently added guitarist Ole Børud (ex-Schaliach), and are one downright heavy band. The usual lightning speed is added to a variety conscious unblack vocal, and the two come together with decent production to bang your head inside and out. The title track, "Home Journey," has some great grooves, and even a medieval flute interlude. For info,…Similar sounding releases
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