For those of you familiar with the band Ashen Mortality, you may not know of lead singer/guitarist Ian Arkley's former band. This speed/thrash band was also from England, and was one of the best thrash bands I've heard. Although thrash, and very heavy, this album has a lot of classical elements that make it a very original and cool album. Arkley's vocals are different from Ashen in that he doesn't do much death style, usually just a gruff speaking voice. Also, there's a sweet instrumental on here with really neat rain and thunder in the background, and a classical guitar. Overall, this album carries kind of an angry undertone, dealing with subjects such as child molestation and such, but it's a very cool album. Get this before it's too late.
8/10
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