Metal/Hardcore Review – Page 86

Zao – The Funeral of God – Review

April 18, 2005

Just when we thought Zao was dead and buried, the band returns with a potent debut for Ferret. Zao showcases a much heavier and fiery stride.

Mnemic – The Audio Injected Soul – Review

April 18, 2005

Progressive Swedish thrash (although they’re from Denmark), with industrial elements pushing it into the realm of artsy high-concept futuro-metal.

Misery Signals – Of Malice and the Magnum Heart – Review

April 18, 2005

From the ashes of 7 Angels 7 Plagues. Their six-song debut EP (produced by Devin Townsend) is a voluptuous and harmonious drive of thrashing intensity.

Flight of the Jesus Dog – Review

April 13, 2005

Random bursts of screamo, sometimes seconded by Cookie Monster death voice, blastbeats galore, scattered scales, and a breakdown or two for the kids.

Infidel?/Castro! – Bioentropic Damage Fractal – Review

April 13, 2005

My cat runs from the room when this plays. I like my cat a lot more than this CD. Two CDs of experimental noise and random bursts of chaos.

Cyber Jack – The Great Red Spot – Review

April 13, 2005

Brazilian metal band that’s just not far enough along yet. With some hammering out the style and some serious vocal lessons, this might stick.

Ichabod – Reaching Empyrean – Review

April 13, 2005

From Boston. Ugly, heavy, noisy, tormented and screamy, with riffs as big and slow as glaciers.

The Deadly – The Wolves are Here Again – Review

April 13, 2005

From Philly, a couple ex-members of Turmoil, a dense, noisy sound. There are many distinct moments of tantrum rock, slathered with hardcore distortion.

Bury Your Dead – You Had Me At Hello – Review

April 13, 2005

A reissue of the 2002 CD released by Germany’s Alveran Records. I think they’re on Victory now. They’ve gotten better since, but not much.

Signs of Collapse – Weep for the Lives Your Wishes Never Led – Review

April 13, 2005

Look at the cover, read the album title, the bio is in all caps, and the CD booklet is in all lowercase. In other words, trendy noisecore.