★★☆☆ Pretty powerful effort from DevilDriver. Sadly, the second half is more memorable and successful than the first… meaning, you’ve gotta wade through some lackluster filler to get to the goods. Also, that AWOLNATION cover does a decent enough job; it blows almost as hard as the original. See the rest here
★★☆☆ A rollicking rendition of pre-Heartwork grindcore with updated production value. So that’s great. At the same time, the actual songwriting is forgettable. Still, this is a valiant effort, and well worth at least a full listenthrough. See the rest here
★★☆☆ It takes a while for this album to get warmed up, passing through plenty of sounds familiar to other bands (The Jesus Lizard, Thrice, Dillinger). Halfway through, though, it finds its mellow yet feral footing. Not as strong as Meridional, but a solid rager nonetheless. See the rest here
★★☆☆ A glorious slopheap of an album from the very beginning. Imagine a supergroup, with members of Fear Factory, The Acacia Strain, and Gojira. Now imagine them putting out a not-so-great album. Still, it’s eminently listenable. See the rest here
★★☆☆ The sophomore album from these technical death metalheads from Madrid is an enjoyable cauldron of sound, with references of everything from older Mastodon to Voivoid to Cynic. It doesn’t necessarily stick with you once the music stops, but it’s a fun ride while it lasts. See the rest here
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