When I heard the new song Dead Man Walking on the 10 Years Live Not Dead album, I was afraid Mortification was heading for a Hammer Of God part II. The Silver Cord Is Severed is in my CD-player now to prove whether my fear was justified or not. The album also features the drumming of newcomer Adam Zaffarese. I think the first dozen seconds surprised me. It starts with processed sounds, dark but not heavy, yet. And after 45 seconds the song simply transforms into a heavy metal song. What can you expect when the title for that song is Metal Blessing? But the sounds are groovier than on Hammer Of God. And the new drummer doesn't let down at all! Vocally Steve Rowe still goes for the raw, raspy shouting. The second track is a ragged modern thrash tune. It's fast and hard hitting as a sledge-hammer, right in your face. There's also a great solo from Lincoln Bowen who also wrote this song called Access Denied. Another cool song is Sensitive Nerve Endings. The album ends with the eight minutes long titletrack. At the end of this song you'll also hear Steve do some near black metal type of growling. And there's some cool lead guitar playing here too. The chorus is slow, doomy, while the verses are midtempo. I think the band succeeded in making fresh produce. But one thing: Forget about the cover! Available through [email protected]
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HM Magazine #87Reviewed by Bryan RutherfordLike an out-of-control horse these guys have found a way to harness their overwhelming form of metal/thrashcore power, and fit it into what's 'acceptable' in today's society -- using intro melodies that are reminiscent of almost any and every classic rock band featured on VH1's Behind The Music (i.e. Lynard Skynard, The Doors). But before you jot them down as a good cover band for your Uncle…Dead Zine 2001Reviewed by D_ListerLet me start by saying that over time I've been one of Mortification's biggest fans. There was a time when nothing excited me more than the thought of a new Morty album. I hung in there when everyone else was badgering the band about their direction change in Bloodworld. I appreciated EnVision EvAngelene for exactly what it was. I love this band for basically BEING this band. Their last effort…Dead Zine 2001Reviewed by SORGMortification continue down the evangelical metal road with the latest installment to their ever growing library of music. My count has this as the 15th cd Mortification have released in their 10+ year career. Definitely making them one of the hardest working bands in metal! The Silver Cord Is Severed is one of their best efforts to date. Steve Rowe has made an even more marked return to his…Similar sounding releases
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