Intense and extreme metalcore seems to be the "law of the land" these days and if it's the law then Redeem are the enforcers!! These guys have put out a very competent disc of mindmelting metalcore. Mixing the styles of old school hardcore with the "new breed" sounds of bands like Zao, Redeem has really pushed this style to its furthest limit. Musically this is similar in style to WBaFBR era Zao only a bit more fast paced without the slower doom elements that Zao has become known for. The dual guitars at times border on a form of controlled chaos and are actually very tight. Vocally the biggest comparison is once again Zao mixed with Chalice (this is a good thing!). The vocals on several songs "rise" from a deeper growl into a blazing sick rasp! Truly killer! There is also an ample amount of spoken word throughout and even a bit of a Narcissus style shriek on the track "Tearing at the Walls..", which I believe is done by a guest vocalist. The lyrics are powerful and uplifting and definitely centered on Christ. The artwork, layout and overall packaging are also excellent.
8.5/10
Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #83Reviewed by A Girl Called GordonSo you think you've heard good metalcore. I doubt it, unless you've checked this band out. Expect hard growly guitars matched by equally as strong vocals and drum lines. The harshness of the vocals convey with passion the meaning behind the lyrics. What a great message. What a great sound.Dead Zine 1999Reviewed by GrindboyI know there were a lot of you out there somewhat disappointed in the last Zao album. Well hold on to your hoodies, this is the band for you. In fact, if you can imagine Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest with more blood, more fire, and less rest, that's exactly what I think of this album. Now, before you write me off as some poor sap with a serious music listening disorder, allow me to defend my…Dead Zine 1999Reviewed by D_ListerIt's been a LONG STINKING time since a metalcore band shook me like this. Throw in the fact that this release is by Sofa Records (home of Speedy Delivery, One 21, and Headnoiz, a bunch of punk bands I've never been interested in) and I was SHOCKED to find a CD that I love. Put bluntly, if you read my review of the new Tourniquet album, let me just say THIS is the CD that took that out of constant…
