Bothers Zoltan and Csaba Farkas started Ektomorf
back in 1994. Their music is said to be thrash, hardcore and punk. Also
folklore from the Farkas’ Roma roots. This Hungarian band is definitely
thrashy. They have a bunch of heavy, nasty, brutal riffs. I enjoyed some
of those heavy riffs, but “Outcast” isn’t to complex,
mainly the catchiness is what gets your attention. A few parts with a tribal
sound like Soulfly and Sepultura. Vocals are similar to Max Cavalera too.
Heavy rhythmatic patterns get you in their songs immediately along with
heavy and catchy choruses, much of which can be akin to those bands. Call
these guys the European version of Soulfly. Not sure if that’s what
they wanted. Regardless it sure the hell sounds it. Not bad, but not that
original either. In my opinion, if you are a Soulfly fan and you don’t
like this, then you can’t really call yourself a Soulfly fan. But
I guess since these guys sound so much like Soulfly or late Max-era Sepultura
at times it’s almost like they ripped off their sound. Don’t
expect this to be as good as Soulfly or Sepultura, but comparable. Mr. Tue
Madsen returned as producer for Ektomorf for “Outcast”. He was
worked with many bands including The Haunted and Sick Of It All. Tue overlooked
the recording at Antfarm Studios and once again did a great job. Eleven
tracks and thirty-nine minutes of thrashy groove-driven metal from Hungary…see
you in the pit!
Rating: 79
Reviewed By: Jeffrey D. Adkins |
