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In a day of bands repeating the sound of
other bands, its refreshing to hear a band try to do something a little
different. On Jacknife’s
“Moment of Reckoning” you can see such an attempt. There
are a lot of thrash elements on this disc and metalcore as well. I
appreciate the thrash influences more because it seems that everyone
wants to be in a metalcore band these days. And most metalcore bands
today are overrated. Jacknife do have a little of the Swedish death
that many metalcore bands use, but they mix with thrashy elements
to not become stagnate. The few melodic death riffs are almost first-rate.
Those songs generally are written strong, but can get a little repetitive.
Their catchy, galloping, heavy riffs are due to influences including
Megadeth, Anthrax, Iron Maiden, Overkill, and Meshuggah. To me it
sounds like a cross between Soilwork, Hatebreed, and their thrash
influences. It’s almost to the extent of As I Lay Dying, and
All That Remains. Some tracks have really heavy breakdowns that actually
blend well with thrashy riffs. Vocally, “Moment of Reckoning”
reminds me of Jamey Jasta, that is if Jamey used his voice a little
more than a generic, dry, expulsion of gas. Intensity is pretty high
throughout the disc. These guys seem to have a little more balls than
your typical hardcore or metalcore band. They have the same manager
as Damage Plan and Drowning Pool, which could have something to do
with it. Jacknife have a few pleasant metal traits, but I think the
people into hardcore might like this band from Dallas, Texas a little
more. Rating: 75 |
