Machine Men-Scars and Wounds
(Dynamic Arts, 2004)


I’ll tell you what. I liked this band a lot more when they were called Iron Maiden. Ok, so that is a bad joke. But damn does this singer ever sound like Bruce Dickinson. It’s ridiculous. Even musically it sounds a bit too close to Maiden for me. I just can’t seem to be able to get into this much at all. It sounds like outtakes from Iron Maiden that you’ve never heard before. Hmm...can’t say I’d recommend this one. Dust off your copy of Killers instead.

Madball-NYHC EP
(Thorp, 2003)

Madball have definitely been a favorite band of mine for awhile now. Few bands have ever played NYHC and really created their own style without either sounding pretentious or just like another Agnostic Front clone. Madball basically take a Sick of It All like style, and make it heavier. They don’t really have many fast moments, mainly relying on mid-paced and groove oriented riffing. Let me tell you, it’s damn heavy.

I was actually pretty surprised to see that the band recorded at Big Blue Meenie studios. Tons and tons of bands record at this studio, but you rarely hear about a heavy hardcore band recording at the studio. Thankfully the live and heavy sound that the studio is known for was kept intact for this album, and it’s a damn good sounding album. I possibly would have turned up the guitar a notch in the mix, but that’s pretty much the only complaint I have.

Madball is pretty much still the Madball we’ve all come to love on this new EP. If you’ve liked them in the past you’ll still like them and definitely want to get off your ass and go pick up this cd right away.

Manegarm-Dodsfard
(Displeased/PHD, 2003)

For as good as Manegarm are I have the feeling that if I didn't have the 'zine I never would have heard them. By this I mean, there aren't the type of band I would go out of my way to hear. That said, while I just thought their other cds were ok, this new album is pretty damned good if you ask me. It's the first time I'd definitely say that without a doubt you need to pick up this new Manegarm album. For fans of melodic Viking influenced black metal, Manegarm will be your new favorite band.

I remember these guys having their aggressive moments, but they seem to be taken to an even greater extreme on this new album. They have the typical blast oriented black metal riffing, but they have a lot of blackened thrash style riffing that really adds a lot of energy to the bands sound. The melodic side of the band is taken even further as well. You have flutes, and violins running rampant over a great deal of the material. I've never cared much for the outside instruments in black metal, but I've always thought Manegarm was one of the few bands that could make them work. I still think that some of the more melodic clean singing songs may not appeal to a lot of black metal fans. I personally think it adds a whole new dimension to the bands sound. You can only blast so many times until you have no reaction to tht extremity.

The production is definitely the best Manegarm has ever had. The heavy guitar sound is definitely the driving force of this album. Even when the band switches the more melodic single note passages, the rhythm guitars in the background remain heavy and drive the point home. It's odd that there really isn't anything I can find to complain about on this album. It's heavy, tight and helps make Manegarm sound like the amazing band that they are capable of being.

Even if you don't get into the music of Manegarm you definitely have to give them credit for sticking to their guns. These guys have been around for awhile now, and while they have progressed, they haven't lost site of their original sound. Too many bands in metal lose their paths and succumb to mediocrity. It's nice to see a band only getting better with time.

Manowar-The Dawn of Battle
(Nuclear Blast/PHD, 2003)

I don't really care what anyway says, Manowar are and always have been a terrible band. Sure, they are talented, but Dungeons and Dragons lost it's appeal a long time ago. I just can't get into songs about clanging swords and chain mail. Does that make me a little less metal? Maybe. Do I care? Nope. I'll leave Manowar to the mullet folks who live for the roll of a twenty sided die. This is the soundtrack to your next D&D session. Oh, you don't play D&D? Then don't listen to this band. I don't.

Matchbook Romance-Stories and Alibis
(Epitaph, 2004)



The subgenre's of punk and hardcore are becoming so cluttered these days that it's getting even harder for good bands to get attention. For every amazing album there are at least 20 generic albums that could have been pumped out by robots. Matchbook Romance's debut album definitely falls into the amazing catagory and while they aren't reinventing rock, Stories and Alibis is a 12 song romp of emotional and melodic rock.

Music of this nature is usually rather happy, but these days are surprisingly melancholy. They are definitely upbeat and full of full blown catchy choruses, but a lot of songs are very, for a lack of a better word, dark for this genre. They also throw in just a little bit of dissonance from time to time and it adds quite a bit to the riffs it is used in. It's not Converge style dissonance, but just the odd clashing note added to make things just a little bit heavier. I also like the fact that the songs aren't incredibly simple. Certain riffs are straight forward, but many are full of little nuances and guitar melodies that make them much more then just three chord songs. The bass player also adds quite a bit to the music. He seems to follow the guitar lines a lot, but a lot of fills stand out as well. Instead of just following the tried and true formula, they have added elements of their own and manage to be original in a cluttered genre.

I love screaming, I'll admit it. But I like the fact that these guys mainly keep the screaming contained to backup vocals every now and again. They don't follow the usual sing/scream formula. I think if the singer has an amazing voice why not let him sing? Sure, if screaming fits then by all means, but sometimes it just becomes a bit too much.

For fans of the new style of melodic rock, Matchbook Romance are definitely putting a new spin on the whole thing. Don't go into this album expecting Saves the Day clone band #50,000 and you definitely won't be disappointed. It feels good to actually be able to call a band playing this style original.

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Maze of Torment-The Unmarked Graves
(Hellspawn/PHD, 2004)

This is a band that I’ve wanted to hear for quite sometime now. I’m a huge fan of bands that combine death metal, black metal and thrash. This band is actually probably one of the best playing the style. I was a bit surprised by how mid-tempo they are from time to time, but there’s no shortage of high octane thrash riffs though. If you are into bands like Death Witch, or Serpent Obscene I could see you getting into this pretty easily.

Like I mentioned earlier they have a lot of mid-tempo riffs. It almost reminds me a bit of say Mercyful Fate. It has the same creepy driving sound as some of their riffs. I definitely think that the slower moments add a lot of to the band and makes them stand out more amongst similar bands. In a style when bands sometimes constantly play fast, slower moments are definitely welcome. It seems odd to me that music so inspired by old school metal wouldn’t have some slower moments. That’s why this bands sound makes sense, and comes across as one of the most natural combination of styles I’ve heard.

I was actually really surprised to read that this was produced by Peter Tagtren. It sounds phenomenal, and doesn’t really have the Abyss Studio sound. I’m not sure if you’d say there is a specific sound, but it’s not as polished and layered as most of the albums produced in the studio. It does however sound phenomenal, and the powerful production really helps the energetic nature of the band come across during the faster moments. It also emphasis's the heavier parts and just in general is a kick ass sounding metal record.

For those of you into high energy thrash influenced blackened death, then there really is no reason why you shouldn’t go out of your way to pick this up right now. They play with enough conviction to leave all imitators in the dust. Fuck retro. This is the real deal.

Me First and the Gimme Gimme's-Take A Break
(Fat Wreck Chords, 2003)

I'll be the first to admit that I'm a sucker for punk bands doing cover songs, so it seemed inevitable that I would like this new album from the Me First and the Gimme Gimme's. Simply put, this album is pretty damned funny, but at the same time insanely catchy. It's a very fun album that you can pretty much listen to any time.

The Gimme's take on R&B classics, and for some reason it all works in the band pop/punk stylings. I'm sure they changed a lot of the progressions, and yea, the songs are a lot more upbeat, but you'll be able to figure out the song within the first little while. Chances are you might not be a fan of any of these songs, but damn are they ever catchy now.

Not much to say about the production, it sounds good and delivers the punch needed. It's definitely not an overproduced album, but it has enough polish to be easy on the ears. You won't get a headache from cranking this album.

If you are a fan of the cover song you'll definitely be able to get into this album. I'm curious to see what the band decides to cover next. Maybe an album full of gansta rap, that would be pretty cool if you ask me. Or possibly 80's hair metal ballads. Needless to say, whatever they do next will be very fun that could serve as a soundtrack for a party full of pop punker kids.

Meatjack-Days of Fire
(At A Loss, 2003)

Metajack is a band that I've been wanting to hear for a long time now. I always wanted to get my hands on a copy of their split with Damad but it just never happened. Well, Days of Fire is the newest Meatjack album and my ears have finally been beaten and bruised by some of the most well written and original heavy music I have heard in quite sometime. They aren't without comparison, they are similar to Neurosis, and hell I even hear some Slayer in a riff or two. Why is it original though? It has "moments" that sound like other bands, but for the most part it's totally new and exciting.

The Meatjack sound summed up would be mid-paced, chaotic metallic noise with lots of discordance and effective simple riffs. There's really nothing overly complicated about the bands sound. These guys aren't afraid to repeat riffs either. I find that if you have a killer riff why not repeat it? Songs that have changes galore are good if they fit the style, but this style demands that you bang on the same riff for a good while. If you need a more concrete idea of what they sound like, imagine this, if Black Sabbath had started in the 90's after hearing Neurosis it would sound like this. Of course these guys have some all out weirdness that you really haven't heard before, and it sounds like Meatjack, not just a collection of influences. There's even some bluesy slide guitar on one song! If you are into bands that are all over the place, Meatjack is your new favorite band.

If you aren't paying attention the vocalist in this band will rip your head off. I was expecting a harsh vocal attack, but this guy is just insane! It's an absolutely blistering performance that totally adds to the chaotic noisy nature of the band.

If you like subwoofer rumbling bass, mid tempo guitar bashing and lots of discordance, Meatjack is your solution to all of your addictions. This is one hell of an album that needs to be heard!

Mindsnare-The Noble Ancestry
(Forever Underground, 2003)

I would definitely consider myself a fan of this band. I’m pretty sure this is the third disc by Mindsnare that I’ve heard and they have consistently progressed over the years. The only thing that has ever really held the band back are the production values of their cds. This new album really is no different. The drums, bass, and vocals all sound pretty good, but the guitar tone is very weak. It’s almost like he’s not using enough distortion.

Production complaints aside, this is an energetic death metal album that seems very much influenced by Vader and Morbid Angel. They use a lot of blasting, yet at the same time this is very Florida influenced so you have lots of thrash tempo riffs. The bands entire approach to songwriting seems very energetic. Even the slower riffs are still energetic and full of lots of double bass accents. They show off a dash of technicality from time to time, but for the most part it’s fairly straight forward.

Like I mentioned already the guitar tone on this cd is very weak and almost kills this albums impact. I’m not sure why they have so much trouble getting a powerful sound. I’ve heard other albums from Italian bands and they have pretty good productions. Maybe it’s a matter of budget, but if that’s the case they need to get into a better studio, or at least one that can get them a better guitar sound. Aside from the guitar, I really don’t have any complaints about the production. It’s not amazing, but it’s definitely adequate.

Mindsnare definitely aren’t doing anything new, and I don’t think they’ve reached their full potential yet. With each album they get a lot better, and have jumped even further then usual with this new album. If they come back with a powerful production next time, they’ll have a monster of an album on their hands.

Minus-Halldor Laxness
(Victory, 2003)

Every review I've read of this cd bascially said that Minus have totally changed their sound. Seeing as though I was a huge fan of Jesus Christ Bobby I was a bit disappointed that the band had changed direction, but after hearing the new album I don't necessarily think the change was for the worst. I definitely miss a lot of the heavier moments, but Halldow Laxness is an engaging and memorable album that offers up more in the way of catchy melodies and atmosphere then it does with over the top agression.

I was trying to think of how I'd describe the new direction of the band. It sounds like Eighteen Visions playing Faith No More covers, with less screaming and more rocking. Almost all of the scathing metalcore of the past is gone on this album. There are heavy moments, but it would be a stretch to call this a heavy record. Gone are the ear piercing screams, which are replace by an almost crooning sounding clean voice. The vocals are definitely where I hear a lot of Faith No More. They are definitely very garage rock influenced as well, but I still hear a lot of Mike Patton influence as well.

This is a pretty diverse album too. Some riffs are total rock n' roll, almost what you'd expect from The Hives. But then they have the heavier riffs, as well as riffs that almost have an airy feel to them. It's an incredible diverse album, that was written by a band that doesn't mind going out on a limb once in awhile. If you go into this record expecting it to sound like a typical hardcore album, you'll definitely be disappointed. This is more of a rock record, then it is a hardcore record.

Fans of older Minus might have a hard time getting into the bands new direction. I personally think this is an amazing record that deserves to be heard. Sure, it doesn't even sound like the same band, but bands have to progress to stay vital. They may have gone a bit too far too fast, but this is still a great album.

Misteltein-Divine Desecrate Complete
(Mercenary, 2003)

I have to admit that I was expecting this to be a fairly typical sounding black metal album, and I was somewhat right. That said, sure the bands sound isn’t very original, but holy shit, I can’t believe how energetic and aggressive this band sounds. They are fast, extreme, and oddly enough very catchy.

I’m not sure if they would list them as an influence but I hear a lot of Cradle of Filth in these guys. Now before you go on to the next review, Cradle was once a great band, and if they hadn’t lost their way over the years, this is what they would probably sound like. They play the Cradle style better then Cradle does now. They have hints of other bands too, and you’ll probably hear it, but they aren’t a clone band. Sure, they sound like Cradle of Filth, but these guys aren’t Hecate Enthroned, they have enough of their own ideas and energy to make this album very worthwhile.

Production has never been the strongest for most black metal bands. This was once due to the music being very underground, now the albums sound bad because the bands want them to. That really has nothing to do anything, but it’s my segue way into saying this album has an amazing production yet still sounds violent and aggressive. The album was recorded at Berno Studios, which has produced many awesome metal albums, Vomitory’s last few albums come to mind. This album is another to add to the list. It has an awesome guitar sound, tight drumming and a near perfect mix. I’m not crazy about the snare drum sound but it’s passable and doesn’t take anything away from the album.

If you are a black metal fan prepare to be blown away. This is easily one of the best black metal albums I have heard in quite sometime, and should snap a few necks while it makes it’s round around the underground.

Mithras-Worlds Beyond the Veil
(Candlelight USA, 2004)

I hate to start off on a sour note, but I have to get this out of the way first. I really don’t care much for the production of this album. It just has a weird ring to it. At times the guitars sound overly echoed, or have some weird effect on them, and the mix in general is fairly muddy. Why start a review with a rant about the production? Well, simply because this is an amazing band that deserves a better sounding production.

It’s usually not very easy to pinpoint influence down to a specific album, but these guys really remind me of Domination era Morbid Angel. I’d say that the songwriting isn’t as streamlined as on the album, but it does share a lot of similarities. The guitar sound even reminds me of the Domination album. So basically these guys sound a bit like Morbid Angel. They have the blasting, melodic riffs, and the slower sludgy riffs as well. These guys seem to have a gift for writing slower more epic sounding riffs that pop up every now and again though. Unfortunately some of them are so soaked in reverb that it almost takes over the entire mix. Like I said earlier, the only thing really holding this album back is the lackluster and muddy production values.

I think that the bands vocal approach is very different then the norm for death metal. It’s a lower voice, but it’s actually very clear and not very guttural at all. It almost sounds like he’s just talking at times. It’s different, and will definitely make this band stand out from the pack. Fans of the more extreme side of death metal, might not appreciate the approach though.

Like I’ve been saying for pretty much the entire review, the only thing really holding this album back is the production. You do get used to it after awhile, but is they had of had a powerful and crushing album on their hands. As it stands, they have a well written, very interesting death metal album that suffers from it’s production.

Modern Life is War-My Love. My Way.
(Martyr, 2003)

I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from this band. I was somewhat expecting incredibly fast hardcore punk, but in reality it’s quite the opposite. It’s definitely hardcore but it leans more towards the slow to midpaced side of things. The riffing is also fairly melodic tending to serve as a nice contrast to the screaming burly vocals. They somewhat actually remind me of a cross between a much slower version of Give Up the Ghost and Integrity. If you ask me that’s a pretty cool combination.

The production was actually handled by the guy that produced Give Up the Ghost so I guess that comparison might be more do to the fact that this sounds pretty similar to the Give Up the Ghost debut album. That said there are similarities in the music too. Both bands have a lot of sing along riffs and ringing chords, and more then just a few riffs that give a nod back to the old school of hardcore.

In this day and age it’s becoming more and more common for bands to include outside influences and pretty much every genre of punk is seeing emo creeping into it. Thankfully these guys leave all of the trends alone and serve up 10 tracks of powerful and uncompromising hardcore. These guys have managed to keep things interesting without needing to throw ten different genres into one song.

This album is just as amazing visually as it is musically. The cover art and layout of the booklet is extremely interesting and actually quite different for a hardcore punk release. It features pictures of old passports, maps, and street blocks. It’s not what you’d expect but it ties in with the ideas of the band.

If you haven’t heard of Modern Life is War yet it was only a matter of time before you’d hear someone talking about this album and calling it a soon to be hardcore classic!

Morifade-Domi<>Nation
(Candlelight USA, 2004)

I say it a lot that I’m not exactly the biggest power metal fan there ever was, so it takes a damn solid album for me to take notice of a power metal band that is new to me. Morifade not only made me take notice, they are also pretty close to the best power metal band I’ve ever heard.

Morifade play an upbeat style of power metal that is similar in style to bands like Helloween and Gamma Ray. It’s melodic, fairly fast at times, and actually possibly a bit more aggressive then a lot of power metal. They seem to enjoy playing faster and aren’t really into showing off their technical chops just for the hell of it. They do have a few progressive elements to their sound every now and again, but for the most part it’s pretty straight forward. I wouldn’t go as far as calling them a “safe” band, but they also don’t really stray very much outside out the usual power metal box.

As with most power metal, epic and memorable choruses are a big part of this bands sound. These are actually some of the catchiest choruses I have ever heard. They manage to keep things heavy, and the choruses while catchy, definitely aren’t what I would consider cheesy. They work within the overall concept of the songs and don’t seem forced at all.

The production sounds so good I would probably run out of adjectives if I tried to fully explain how much I enjoy it. Let’s just say that it’s crystal clear, and has a very heavy guitar tone, especially for a power metal band. Every little nuance of the bands sound comes through and this is an album that will makes your ears happy. I knew that this was going to sound like a million bucks when I read that Andy LaRocque produced, and I definitely wasn’t disappointed.

I could definitely see fans of Helloween, Gamma Ray, Primal Fear, and Hammerfall being able to get into this. Morifade shares a lot of common ground with these bands, but definitely has enough originality to stand apart from them as well.

The Motion City Soundtrack-I am the Movie
(Epitaph, 2003)

The music of MCS lays somwhere between Sunny Day Real Estate and Weezer, with a little bit of The Police thrown in. It's catchy with a slightly different sound then what you usually hear from the rock/emo scene these days. It fits in with the current scne, but doesn't follow any of the formulas. I would say they are doing something similar to what Spitafield is doing though.

Straight forward, catchy vocal patterns and interesting lyrics help this band stand out. It's also singing all of the way through, which is a nice change of pace. I like bands that switch between singing and screaming, but you definitely need a break from it once in awhile. Screaming really wouldn't fit in this band anyway though. Like I said eariler, it doesn't follow any of the current formulas or trends.

While there are a few songs that miss the mark a bit, this album is very solid from beginning to end. Stand out tracks are definitely the very Pinkerton sounding "The Future Freaks Me Out," "My Favorite Accident," and the Police-esque "Perfect Teeth." There are a number of other amazing songs as well, it's pretty easy to listen from start to finish.

This is an awesome debut LP from a band that deserves to be heard. Definitely for fans of Weezer, Sunny Day Real Estate, The Police, and All American Rejects.

moneen-are we really happy with who we are right now?
(smallman/vagrant, 2003)

I've always been a big fan of moneen. I'd say that they are possibily the best independent band around in Canada these days. While most bands these days are playing the same formula of clean singing and screaming, Moneen have crafted their own style that really doesn't sound like any other bands around these days. The band definitely has their own style which is complicated, very melodic and down right infectious.

More so then any of their past albums, this album really feels like an album. It flows from beginning to end and the end result wouldn't be the same if any of the songs were missing. The band has always had great songs, but there have always been a few songs here and there that you wouldn't miss if they weren't included on the album. This album is the exact opposite. Every song has a place, and even if you switched the order of the songs, the album would lose a lot of it's impact. If you listen to this back to back with the bands other albums, you'll probably notice that the songs are more streamlined and a bit less complicated on this album. It makes the songs that much more memorable. Don't worry though, quirky riffs and guitar melodies are still abundant and it most definitely still sounds like moneen.

This is easily the best sounding record these guys have put out so far. It has a live, and simple quality to it. Sure, there are still quite a few guitar parts and a lot of overdubs, but it's a fairly simple sounding album. I really like the guitar sound on this record. It's not overbearing, yet it's still powerful and punchy when it needs to be. I've always liked how the band is agressive yet they don't shove the agression down your throat. It's an almost laid back agression.

This is the perfect next step in the evolution of moneen. Fans of the first ep and the full length, will be able to get into this with little effort. If you haven't checked out these guys yet, I highly recomend you run out and pick up everything the band has released.

Morgue-The Process to Define the Shape of Self-Loathing
(Adipocere, 2003)

This is a band that I have been hearing about for awhile, but until now I’ve never had the chance on hearing. Supposedly this new album is very different then their previous releases, which were more gore oriented and more straight forward death metal. This new album has elements of death metal, but I would say it is much more grindcore oriented.

This is actually a pretty original sounding album. The tempo remains pretty constant at a blast beat, and sure that’s nothing new, but the riffing underneath doesn’t really remind me of anyone. They also use a harsh almost distorted sounding vocal approach, which also isn’t really anything new, but it fits the music perfectly and helps give the band it’s own sound. The lyrics are also quite different for this style of music. Most of them are hate filled, but yet most of them are very personal as well. That’s something you don’t see very often in extreme music.

The production fits the style perfectly. It’s harsh yet you can still hear everything without having to strain in the least. Also of note is the amazing packaging. It’s unique and you can tell a lot of thought went into it, they didn’t just grab a picture from a gore site and paste their logo on top.

I’d have to say that this band has become fairly original with this latest album and this is an album you don’t want to miss out on!

Murderer’s Row-Menace to Sobriety
(Gangstyle/PHD, 2003)

I was expecting this to be fairly upbeat hardcore punk, but to be honest it sounds like a cross between Sick of It All and Dropkick Murphy’s. The vocals are somewhat heavy, yet still have a bit of a drunken rasp to them. The music is a cross between hardcore, street punk, and even a bit of blues every now and again.

I’ll be honest with you, while there isn’t anything really wrong about this band I just find myself not liking this album at all. The band just sounds uninspired and doesn’t really move me at all. This one just isn’t for me.

Mutilated-Deverginated Genital Pulp
(Forever Underground, 2004)

While my taste in music has expanded over the years, I’ve never really grown tired of straight to the point death metal. Mutilated reminds me of the reasons I first got into death metal. They play death metal with tons of energy, and a flair for the extreme. They keep things incredibly heavy, yet have little hooks that make the riffs catchy. It might not be exactly groundbreaking, but it’s a damn solid death metal album none the less.

I think that you could say that Tomb of the Mutilated era Cannibal Corpse plays a big influence in the Mutilated sound. The vocal approach and sound totally reminds me of that album, which some would argue is Cannibal Corpse’s best album. The music itself is full of tremolo picked riffs, lots of pinch harmonics, and the odd slower more rhythm oriented riff. If you notice I said the odd slower riff, that’s because this band likes to blast. If you are a fan of blasting you’ll be into Mutilated. They offer a lot more then just blasts, but it’s a big part of the bands sound.

While I’d say that Cannibal Corpse plays the biggest influence on the bands sound, they also have a lot if common with bands like Deeds of Flesh and Disavowed. They might be a little bit less technical, but they more then make up for it by being more memorable. I could even see fans of Last Days of Humanity being able to get into this. While Mutilated is definitely not very grindcore influenced, the bands share similar vocal approaches. Especially when Mutilated uses gurgled backing vocals.

The production is I guess what you’d call a fairly typical sounding death metal album. The guitars are heavy, yet still could have been just a bit louder. I also think that the bass drums could have been turned up a little bit. The snare is easy to hear though and has a nice natural ring to it. It’s not really common in metal anymore to have natural sounding drums, so I’m definitely happy they opted for this snare sound. Like I said earlier, they probably could have turned the guitars up a little bit and possibly brought down the vocals just a bit. Overall, it’s a great sounding record with a production that doesn’t hurt the impact of the music in the least.

This band is, simply put, a death metal band. If you are a fan of the genre, you’ll undoubtedly be able to find a place in your collection for Mutilated.

My Revenge-Less Plot, More Blood
(Thorp, 2004)

My Revenge are here to stab the hardcore scene straight in the chest and try to bring some life back into a very lifeless and trend filled genre. Combining old school hardcore, and skate rock, with just enough new school is the formula that My Revenge sticks to on their debut cd. It's part youth crew, part DC, but full of an incredible amount of energy. If you need a comparison, I could definitely see fans of What Happens Next? being into these guys.

One main ingredient that a lot of bands are missing these days in hardcore is energy. Big budget productions are coming much more common, but this album has a fairly simple and straight to the point production. I wouldn't even say that this band is the tightest band ever, but they play with an incredible amount of energy and let's face it music isn't supposed to be perfect. It's the mistakes that make music human. The band just let's it rip and the production does a great job of capturing the energy.

In a time when hardcore has become more about fashion and badly played metal riffs, My Revenge stands out like a sore thumb giving the middle finger to what's currently going on. They definitely are a throwback to a time that I'm sure many people miss. If Minor Threat, Suicidal Tendencies, Good Clean Fun, or Token Entry recieve constant play in your stereo, you have a new band to add to that rotation.