Reviews of the latest heavy metal, extreme, hardcore and hard rock CDs in 50 words or less from Chad Bowar.
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Gothic metal by design is full of drama and emotion, and Beseech utilizes those elements to the fullest. The Swedish band's songs are complex and diverse with both male and female vocals. It's a wide-ranging album with many different tempos, textures and instruments. Recommended especially for fans of groups like Lacuna Coil and Evanescence.
posted by Chad Bowar @ 4:49 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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