Here's the first NIV release through Tony Brummel's label Victory Records and let me tell you, this is brutal old school stuff! And aggressive too! On Flesh And Blood the band displays hardcore with some metal-influences. Watch out, this ain't metalcore! These metal-influences must be courtesy (or not) of Barry Poynter with whom they produced and recorded the album. There are even guest roles for people from Living Sacrifice and Mindrage. Bruce Fitzhugh of LS did the leadvocals for one song (Tear Us Apart). But NIV is still staying true to their hardcore roots with uptempo songs, screaming vocals, aggressive grooves and gang vocals. Be aware, this might blow the roof off of your house! Regrettable is that the twelve songs fill just 24 minutes. This is fresh! Available through any self respecting record store.
Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #82Reviewed by Doug Van PeltThis album was forgotten . . . or at least we were. The record label advertised with us, but forgot to hook us up with a review copy. We love this band, so we decided to give the label a call and commence to reviewing this slab of metalcore. The first thing to note about this album is how significant it is to have a Christian band being distributed by a label with the underground and street cred…Similar sounding releases
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