![]() He seems to have improved on his already very satisfactory earlier performance and on this latest release appears to have settled into his role even more comfortably than previously. The singer growls and barks his way through the tracks. That’s not to say there’s no depth of songwriting here, rather, the band are now closer to the style they clearly want to play and are playing it as they know how best to do with angry brutality and poised aggression. The band essentially employ the same format as they did previously – heavy riffs and groovy beats interspersed with elements of modern Metalcore and underscored by a Death Metal base – but this time it’s tighter and more direct. The first thing about Behind the Black Eyes that strikes me is that it’s a far more focused effort than their début the total playing time, total number of songs and individual track lengths have all been pruned, showing a band who have gained experience in the last few years and have trimmed away the fat to leave a lean, aggressive Metal machine. This is the second album from Israeli Death/Groove Metal band Ferium.įerium’s début album Reflections was a lively and enjoyable album that mixed Death and Groove Metal in just the right amounts. Author wonderboxmetal Posted on ApCategories Death Metal Tags Cynic, Death, Death Metal, Gorguts, Job for a Cowboy, Metal, Obscura, Progressive Death Metal, Technical death metal 8 Comments on Job for a Cowboy – Sun Eater (Review) Ferium – Behind the Black Eyes (Review) Having successfully fully transitioned to this new progressive Death Metal style, this album is hugely impressive.įor fans of Obscura, Gorguts and the like, this is damn near essential. His engaging vocal rhythms remain intact, even though the music has morphed and mutated around them.ĭue to the above, Sun Eater offers less instant gratification than its predecessors, but repeated spins shows this to be a positive thing as the album grows on you like a plague, (in a good way). Although he’s always had a charismatic growl, his performance on Sun Eater is probably his most diverse and enjoyable yet, with his growls and screams being flawlessly delivered and well-judged. Note should also be made of their singer. The bass, which is always something I love to hear, is a major player in the band’s updated sound. Entwined melodies and eccentric grooves create all manner of intriguing soundscapes. ![]() The songs are complex, varied, layered and have a lot going on. This enhanced songwriting is apparent throughout this album. It’s really good to see a band that are not content to stay the same with every release while still retaining their own identity the band have moved forwards with their style and embraced a more Death/Cynic aspect in addition to what they have previously done. On Sun Eater it seems they have really pushed the envelope with their experimentation. ![]() The solid and modern Death Metal core of the band remains, but on Sun Eater this is complemented by additional ideas and different flourishes to what they have tried before, including nicely wandering basslines and progressive Metal explorations that truly flesh out their sound more than in the past. Ambitious and bold, this is a game-changing release for the band in many ways, demonstrating that they are willing to do what it takes to reinvent themselves on their own terms. On this release Job for a Cowboy have refined their Death Metal further, adding a progressive sheen to their technical assault. Job for a Cowboy are a US Death Metal band and this is their fourth album.
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