Deathless
Judgement Ignorance
Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt
Whoa! Here's some killer tunes here with a high intensity rating. This five-man band from Puerto Rico is competent and heavy--real heavee! The guitar playing of Mandy Martinez and Unguel Cruz is impressive. Much of the lead tone is wah-wah based, while the rhythms are chugga crunchy--just the right recipe for mosh salad. The title track, "Judgement Ignorance," is simply brilliant. The vocals come with the most attitude and articulation of this 6-song custom release. This song alone screams for attention from all fans of today's heavy metal. To give the song an even further fan base, a spoken rendition of Psalm 52 shows up in Spanish during the bridge section. If this deviation loses anybody, the ensuing jam brings your attention immediately back. These boys are tight! A bonus cut is included, a worship song called "Gozo En Mi Alma" (Joy in my Soul). It starts out as a traditional congregational sing-along and then breaks into an all-out worship at full volume and full speed burner. To order, send $6 to: Deathless, c/o Carlos Marquez, 35th St. P-9, Sans-Souci, Bayamon, Puerto Rico 00957.