Reviews of the latest heavy metal, extreme, hardcore and hard rock CDs in 50 words or less from Chad Bowar.
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The North Carolina band's debut album blends metal, hardcore and emo. The vocals alternate between hardcore screeching and melodic singing. The melodic singing and harmonies are very good, the screeching average. The songs are catchy and the production very good. A promising debut that fans of groups like Funeral For A Friend will enjoy.
posted by Chad Bowar @ 5:42 PM
Bowar is a freelance music writer and the heavy metal editor for About.com, a New York Times company. He has written for Outburn, Amp, Loud Fast Rules, Caustic Truths, Snaggletooth, Explicity Intense and many other print and online publications.
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