Review by Ken
3 stars out of 4
After Sepultura got rid of Max Cavalera, logic would argue that the band
were finished. But the never-say-die Brazilian thrashers got a new
lung-buster - Derrick Green - on vocal duties; and the guy definitely puts
in a decent show. Musically, the band still incorporates its traditional
world music elements- with tribal drum beats, flutes and mystical chants
fighting for supremacy amidst the screaming vocals and razor-sharp guitar
riffing. Boasting an abundance of intriguing instrumental moments (at least
4 tracks!) and collaborations with rockers Zebrahead, Japanese
percussionists KODO and even Metallica's Jason Newstead, the album can get a
bit boring in some parts- but it still has plenty of highlights with
stomping numbers like 'Hatred Out', 'Rumors' and 'Reza'. However, fans
thirsting for the Sepultura they knew on albums like 'ROOTS' and 'CHAOS
A.D.' would be better off checking out Max Cavalera's phenomenal new outfit
Soulfly.
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