Here's another metalcore product from the Solid State Records roster. Compared to other bands from the label, Spitfire can be described as a cross between Embodyment and Training For Utopia. It has the diversity of riffs that succeed each other from Embodyment. It has the chaotic structures from TFU. Sometimes there are fast parts as fast as the speed of light (like Embodyment) but most of the time it's the average speed of a metalcore band with that chaotic twist. Vocals are in the same direction as other metalcore bands but maybe more discernable. But I'm not impressed by this album though there are good moments. If you're into this style of music, listen to this album first. The sound of the recording is good, though.
Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #78Reviewed by Ben MengdenWith each listen, this album shows the intricacies which are the strength to this style. The name fits the band well. The vocals are aggro and fiery. Very mature hardcore vocals with enough growl and pitch to remind the listener of grind and death metal. And the guitar equals the vocals. Amazing changes... These guys will probably get compared to Embodyment about a bazillion times, but Spitfire…Exit Zine 1999Reviewed by John SantThese guys are definitely innovative and have created a genre that is completely their own. It's an odd combination of off-time drumbeats coupled with melodic, chugging guitars. And while this sounds pretty standard, it isn't at all. Sadly, this doesn't save Spitfire from creating one too many songs that plod along to the end. This band has SO much potential, it's insane. There's innovation…The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Justin W. JonesIf madness and poetry were to produce children, their children would be Spitfire. This trio from Virginia Beach doesn't sound very nice ... or do they? That's the problem with this album: just when you think you've figured out their style, the band stops and switches it up. For the most part, The Dead Next Door is hardcore music with raging vocals, scorching guitars, and melodic bridges. I think…Dead Zine 1999Reviewed by thOrNFrom the east coast comes angst-filled metal-core. Spitfire has been around for quite some time but have only recently been picked up by a "major" label. You may have heard a song off this disc on the This Is Solid State sampler that came out awhile back, but let me tell you now, that song is one of the least listenable on the album. I have no idea why that song "Render Quench Create" made it…Dead Zine 1999Reviewed by UnknownI bet a lot of you have heard the Steadfast Radiowaves & Gibberish comp. Yep, that had SPITFIRE on it. I am afraid that if your excuse for not buying The Dead Next Door is that you didn't like the song on the Steadfast cd, then you need to find a new one. This sounds like a totally different band. Solid State made no error in signing this amazing three-piece metalcore act. Now that I have that…Dead Zine 1999Reviewed by GrindboyAnybody who had the experience of flying a combat helicopter in the Gulf War should have a pretty good handle on what it's like listening to the Solid State debut of Spitfire. Since that's probably not many of you, though, you can compare it to Embodyment pretty easily, too. Lots of chaotic abrasive death-core type stuff, and done well. The songs don't really appear to have any particular…Similar sounding releases
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