Let's clarify things. This band is not deathcore. They're blackened death metal like Goatwhore or Behemoth but with a heavy influence from melodeath. They still riffs from Dimmu Borgir, not Madball. They have some chugging riffs but they never focus on breakdowns. They have never been deathcore, they're just popular with the same crowd. Now shut up.
Anyway, this has a great cover. Let's see: Jawas + Kirspy Kritters + a futuristic city in the background + a fat guy upon a throne with giant man tits that is probably supposed to be frontman Trevor Strnad. Speaking of Trevor, it's still hard to believe that he is the sole vocalist of this band since they've always sounded like they have two.
And new guitarist Ryan Night is the shit. This guy plays some wicked solos, as can be expected from an ex-member of Arsis. He's a significnat step up from John Kempainen's lead playing and that is what elevates this album above Nocturnal (although Miasma still takes the top spot).
If you like blackened death metal or if you are willing to get past the deathcore tag that's been applied to BDM despite it being incredibly inaccurate, then this album comes highly recommended. It may not be as good of a blackened death album as Evangelion, but it certainly entertains.
8/10
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