Industrialized music has morphed into many things
over the years and Marazene
open a new chapter with their new album “MechiNation.” Musically
the band seems to have some influences from bands like Ministry, Static-X,
Fear Factory, NIN, Dope, Marylin Manson, and are pretty similar to a lesser
know band, The Shizit. Probably some influences from Subsonic and Bile as
well since a couple of the members were in those bands. On this disc they
play powerful industrial metal that includes layered synths, colorful digital
arrangements, memorable riffs and authoritative vocals. This rhythmatic
machine incorporate various industrialized riffs that you will find rather
easily to get into. When mixed with a fast tempo, these heavy beats are
awesome! They fill you up with energy and make you wish you were in a mosh
pit. On the mic there are yelling vocals with a grimace. Kind of reminds
me how Trent Reznor or Marilyn Manson do their vocals, or even Disturbed’s
singer David Draiman depending on which approach you are taking about. There
are fifteen tracks almost fifty-three minutes on “MechiNation.”
A few tracks are industrial interludes or experimental pieces. The only
thing to complain about is a few beats almost sound like techno. Sure that’s
not a problem if you are a fan of techno, but the majority metalheads don’t
really care about that. Most tracks are respectable, a couple that I like
the most include the title track “MechiNation” and “Give
(SkumF***erz).” “Xecute,” “Infidel Society,”
and “Antithesis” was featured on Matrix Revolutions DVD and
Matrix: ReCalibrated box set. Industrial metal fans, take a listen.
Rating: 78
Reviewed By: Jeffrey D. Adkins |
