Review
KataklysmIn many ways, they sound like another of the old guard who released an album this year: Sweden's Unleashed
The lyrics are easy to understand. I don't care for the political bent of some of them, but "Every Day I'm Stronger Than Ever" is a damn good shout-along line.
On the negative, the album is missing strong solos, and a few tracks are a bit weak ("Numb & Intoxicated" or "Hail the Renegade"). On the whole this is decent, if you like it simple, but it doesn't have the fire and fury I want from death. The music is catchy at times--especially check out "Determined (Vows of Vengeance)" and "Suicide River"--but as an album it seems like it's just an easy cash-in by a band with a big name.
The Verdict: This is decent, simple, and workmanlike death metal from members of the old guard. They're not afraid to allow a bit of evolution to their sound, but it's lacking a certain level of aggression you would expect from a band with this kind of legacy. The opening monologue pretty much sums it up--they will just keep plodding along forever, unconcerned about fighting back at the world any longer. I give it 3 out of 5 stars.
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