12/24/2023 0 Comments The showdown a chorus of obliterationThe melodic Iscariot is good, but its during times like the beginning of ∽olor Per Proelium (Your Name is Defeat) that the band is at their best due to the utter heaviness conveyed. Nevertheless, the former does unleash myriad rhythms that are very enjoyable. Perusal through numbers like Hell Cant Stop Us Now and ∺ Proclamation of Evils Fate, though, exposes the clean guitar sound perhaps too much. In fact, the aforementioned couldve easily been lifted from Far Beyond Driven. The distorted vox arent too differential from other purveyors weve heard before, and tell me that the breakdown at the 3:30 minute mark of ∺ Monument Encased in Ash isnt reminiscent of mid-era Pantera. However, at first listen, I wasnt too ecstatic about the everyman, clean vocalizations, and Im still not. The production, courtesy of Fitzhugh, is great all around. Immediately noticeable is the solid, certifiable guitar sound. In other words, this album isnt the most mind-numbing thing ever released, but it does climb high enough to garner a favorable review from yours truly. Dont resort to that sort of response just yet, because: A Chorus of Obliteration does present borrowed yet magnificent ideas. OMGWTF CRISTIANS CANT PALY METALL!!1!!111. When you mix Dimebag Darrell-esque leads/breakdowns, the sensibility of In Flames, a dual guitar attack, and a production helmed by Bruce Fitzhugh (ex- Living Sacrifice), you get the Christianity-toting metallers known as The Showdown. Stereo Records MSD72958 November 16th, 2004
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