Forever in Terror could be the most important thing
in extreme metal. These kids are around the ripe old
age of 18 years old and they display a sound and talent
that is definitely beyond their years. Metal is back
and there are bands all over that have eschewed the
days of hardcore to instead headbang and solo their
hearts out. Forever in Terror are definitely members
of that crowd. Drawing on elements of black metal,
thrash and modern metalcore these kids are scene to
the max.
Opening with the pummeling “Destroy Us”
Restless in the Tides takes off and doesn’t
let you back to the grown for almost an hour. Lifting
you off your feet with punch after punch and leaving
you broken bloodied and bruised (much like the character
on their back of their album art). These songs are
full of blast beats, amazing guitar solos and terrifying
vocals. The talent displayed on this album is astounding
as each song features some amazing playing. These
guys have opened for bands like As I Lay Dying, Unearth,
Cannibal Corpse and Chimaira and their sound definitely
fits in with that crowd. It’s amazing how the
scene has come full circle there is rarely a whiff
of the hardcore influence that once dominated the
loud music scene, but when Forever in Terror does
decide to break things down, they do a fine job of
it. The closing title track is a nearly 8 minute long
epic that lets you down from the ride you have been
on closing with a nice orchestral arrangement that
perfectly takes you back to reality.
Metal is back and Forever In Terror is setting themselves
up to have a nice long career as the new flag bearers
of the genre. I’d be intrigued to see if these
guys can pull this off live, and would probably bet
against it, but if you want an awesome recording do
yourself a favor and pick up Forever in Terror’s
debut full length.
Key Tracks: To Burn Alone, To Burn Alive; Destroy
Us
Reviewed by Rob Froese |
