I really didn't hear too much about these guys (except for what my fellow writers have written) but I decided to try it anyway. I'm so very glad i did. What we have here (is a failure to communicate...just kidding :-)) is a mix mainly between Korn and Godsmack. The vocals are very Korny (i've gotta stop this...i'm gonna hurt myself) at times, with the dark spoken parts, then the others are like Godsmack, with the gruff, tough-guy yelling parts. Interwoven into these parts are some nice high screams (not unlike old Luti-Kriss) and some nice growls (with which, you can't go wrong). The music itself sounds like Korn with the weird parts, then Godsmack with the heavy parts, but better than both because of: ∗drumroll∗ A DOUBLE BASS!!! With low vocals, a double bass, and being in this genre with both those elements, you can't lose. These guys also have no problem telling it like it is. They know who's the Boss, and they aren't afraid to let people know. Another good thing is that they started off with a great release right off the bat. It didn't take them an album to realize they suck, because they don't. The only reason it's only a 7 is because they sound very much like Korn and Godsmack, and that is something i don't like. That's why i hated what Embodyment did, although i love the CD. Overall, I guess this could be summed up with this: Fasedown with some rap influences. (yes it took me all that time just to say that)
7/10
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