Killswitch Engage and Devildriver: Track-by-track!
Metal Hammer posted an interesting article about the new Killswitch Engage and Devildriver album. Check out some of “the track-by-track” previews below…
Killswitch Enagage:
“Starting Over”
Killswitch here sound like a cross between Iron Maiden and Atreyu with a galloping almost party vibe. Howard’s voice rips up the growl over the fast-paced backing track, before the signature chorus/clean vocal hits. A stripped bass/drum break hit the mix before the tempo and layers build again. Howard’s voice is always faultless, but the pleading heartfelt energy of his clean vocals seem somehow lessened than earlier outings. The track still signals a certain forward-thinking approach to song structure, rhythm and pace – and it works.
“Light In A Darkened World”
After the mid-tempo “The Return” comes another banger, again, moving quickly to a soaring chorus. This is more straight-forward KSE territory, but the song is good and some nice guitar-work make it an anthemic juggernaught.
To read them all go at:
http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/killswitch-engage-review-track-by-track/
Devildriver:
“Back With A Vengeance”
Opening with a huge wah-lead lead guitar line, this is arguably the track where DevilDriver truly nail groove-metal like never before. “Back With A Vengeance” might even be destined to be DevilDriver’s “Redneck”. The chorus is absolutely huge and recalls vintage White Zombie, the solo rips and this is one is destined to become huge in the clubs.
“Waiting For November”
Slamming drums over the top of a swirling, crushing riff. One of the most relentless tracks on the record, double-bass drums thud like a motherfucker all of the way through the track and there’s a mammoth beat-down at the track’s climax; the kind yo’ momma warned you about.
To read the track-by-track for all the songs go at:
http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/devildriver-album-review-pray-for-villains-track-by-track-guide/
For more Killswitch Engage and Devildriver news go at:
www.roadrunnerrecordsaboutbands.blogspot.com
www.roadrunnerrecords.ca
www.myspace.com/roadrunnerrecordscanada1
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=RoadrunnerCanada
http://roadrunnerca.media-toolbar.com/
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