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| Absolutepunk |
 I was absolutely shocked/stoked that I searched for a review on this band and found nothing. Now is my time to shine. Don't you just love clusterfuck metal? Do you like two guitarists that make people look dumb on their 8-strings? Beats that make you want to hurt people, or leave you utterly confused? Do you love bassists that mean anything in a band at all? Or maybe you just love vocalists that drop you a voice that's shrill to the ears. If you're interested, you have fallen into the clutches of Sumerian metal masterminds, After the Burial.Rareform was originally recorded and released in the year 2008 with vocalist Grant Luoma, who was given the boot for various physical fights amongst others, and for being a convicted sex offender. But that's beside the point. To leave fans less disappointed, Rareform was re-recorded, re-mastered, and of course re-released. This is with the newest front man Anthony Notarmaso. "Berzerker", the leading track on the album hits you very quickly, with blazing harmonizing guitar riffs coming from guitarists Justin Lowe, and Trent Hafdahl. This is quickly followed by quick thinking of drummer Dan Carle. The song in itself is a decent intro to the album, which lets you know what After the Burial is all about: musicianship. I sound biased, but once you hear that they have broken away from the hardcore trend, you will understand. Anyhow, after a few measures of initial shredding, Anthony gives a taste on vocals. He has very little range, but he has his highs and his middle tones. He seems to fit well with the music....full text |
| Sputnikmusic |
| Deathcore has endured a troubled life since its early origins following the start of the new millenium. Ridiculed by the metal elitists and it’s following largely regarded as not the most knowledgeable music fans. Deathcore began as a genre with limited appeal, however following the universal success of modern generation metalcore, deathcore’s rise has been fast as early releases The Black Dahlia Murder and All Shall Perish produced were of a style of death metal which was heavy, yet accessible attacting a new fanbase. Swedish death metal riffing popularised by bands such as Darkest Hour became a sound commonly adopted by the new generation of young pretenders. With the vast majority of modern releases conforming to a tried and trusted formula, the genre's reputation has struggled to establish itself. After a long period of stagnation, with All Shall Perish and some of the other founding fathers distancing themselves from the genre, its short lived existence looked to be coming to an abrupt end. There was however a number of releases which took up a different brand of deathcore, a more progressive Meshuggah influenced style was diced together by bands such as Born of Osiris and Veil of Maya. After The Burial released the original version of Rareform around this period. People’s opinion was divided, there were those who were taken by the excellent instrumentation displayed throughout and there were those who heard the ripped off breakdowns and mimicking of using complex time signatures which most see as the defining characteristic of Meshuggah’s music. There was one fundamental problem with the orginal release of “Rareform”, the record production was dreadful. The guitars were murky and layered poorly behind the drums which were thoroughly overpowering; the kick drum also somehow impersonated the clicking of a light switch and the overall sound is one that sounds so mechanical it seems like its been programmed on Garageband. The band then decided to replace their underwhelming vocalist with someone a bit more contemporary but far more competent than his predecessor....full text |
| Ultimate-guitar |
| Sound: The self proclaimed Twin Cities Breakdown Architects are at it again with the release of Rareform. But don't let the tagline fool you, these guys write melodies and solos like you read about. This album has some true gems that will blow you away. "Cursing Akhenaten" is the song which I truly believe should have been the intro to the album, but I can let that go. This song starts off with an haunting egyptian melody, then bursts into a doom and gloom breakdown, which is perfect for that kid you see jumping up and down before a mosh pit begins. This song has more breakdowns than you can shake a stick at. My next favorite is "Aspiration." It starts with an intro reminiscent of "Fingers Like Daggers" from "Forging a Future Self." But don't expect this to be "Fingers Like Daggers Part II." The main riff is lighter than most of their others, but it doesn't lost it's heavy aspect. The breakdown at 2:30 is one that is sure to break your neck. The only problem I have with this song is the solo, it's good until the ending where it leaves you wanting more that just the ring outs. "Berzerker" has melodies galore and a real head bobber of a breakdown. At first "The Fractal Effect" seemed way out of left feild, but you have to hold on for this one because it is a real rollercoaster of a song, especially the riff at 2:50. it's sort of a random/stupid/mind-boggling riff, but it's still amazing. I first heard this when I was driving through Downtown Chicago and it gave me a real WTF moment. "Ometh" is my favorite song solo-wise. And last but certainly not least is "A Vicious Reforming of Features." I know people are going to hate me for saying this, but if you like Meshuggah, then this is could be the song that get you into After the Burial, and the ending solo is reminiscent of a young Jason Becker (hate me for that one too). The only thing I really have a problem with sound wise is the low end on the guitars and the drums. The drums should have been recorded, instead of just a drum machine or triggers like it sounds. Everything about the drums just seems dull and faded into the background. The Snare is far too dull. I'm saying all of this and I'm a guitarist. // 9...full text |
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