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These guys remind me of a lot of other bands,
yet I cannot place them among any music genres other than maybe death
metal. Annulation
is a four-piece from Switzerland with some rather simplistic musical
endeavors but in the same respect, not quite the expected ones. They
considers themselves "Annul" metal. If you could see the
jewel case inlay, you would think they would be a viking metal band
or something and then you hear old Sepultura-ish music. These guys
aren't really tribal like the latter Sepultura. Annulation performs
very straightforward and heavy death metal reminiscent of Beneath
the Remains and partially Roots-era Sepultura (so I lied, there are
"some" tribal aesthetics). I think this is much more of
a fresh sound rather than simply sounding like someone else for the
wrong reasons. The truth is, old-Sepultura is no longer and these
guys are a valid alternative with their own sound. Anyways, the guitars
and drums are very tight. As well, there are some daring solos that
seem to fit the mold pretty well. Annulation kind of caught me off-guard,
but I think we'll be hearing of them much more so in the not-so-distant
future.... a new worthy headbanging contender!!! Rating: 77 Reviewed By: Thomas Mitchell |
