This trio of amigos de Mexico has returned with its second full-length album - Through The Reflection. Apparently, the band said, "Out with the thrash and in with the classic metal," cause this Chuck & Laurie Wilson production certainly captures that layered and distinct instrumentation that made the intro to Iron Maiden songs so fun to listen to. One ingredient the band kept in their recipe, however, was the shouted / growled vocals of Abel Gomez, who many know took over the drums and vocal duties last year. The mixture keeps the band strong and heavy, but those wishing for speed will be slightly disappointed in the change. Overall, however, the band has done their homeland and all of metal proud. While this new focus is aimed at a slightly different audience, the new listeners will probably increase in number.
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Art for the Ears 1999Reviewed by Marco PovervestThis band from Mexico was once known as Beheaded. I can't think of a name more unoriginal. In this world there have been many bands with such a name, over the years. Lament sounds way better. And the name fits with lyrics like: "In the reflection, all I can see is the vain face of loneliness. Hate reigns in my eyes. Fed by their anger." (The first verse of the titletrack). This sounds rather…The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Chris KingThe thing that bothered many people about this band's first album, Tears of a Leper, was an unfulfilled threat of really brutal music, and the disparity between music and vocal delivery. That album was often referred to as death metal, but the progressive thrash on it had little to do with that genre besides the vocals. So how does their latest effort compare? Through the Reflection sees Lament…Similar sounding releases
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