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BEYOND AGONY
"The
Last of a Dying Breed" (American Detriment Recordings; 2005)
Reviewed by Christopher J. Kelter
Beyond Agony, an Indiana based band, are going to get lumped into the
metalcore genre by everyone – critics like me included. But the reality is that
-- after listening to “The Last of a Dying Breed” -- it is readily apparent that Beyond Agony’s music is an
amalgam of heavy metal styles that balance the past and the present for a hybrid that is pleasing to the
ears.
The five songs on “The Last of a Dying Breed” are tight and muscular – generally aiming for the listener’s solar plexus rather than
the head. These kinds of musical body shots, if there can be considered such a
thing, are like cathartic exercises purging bad elements from one’s soul.
And that’s a good thing because as much as I like music to appeal to my cerebral side,
it never hurts to truly a musicians’ pain through their artistic expression.
“The Last of a Dying Breed” was produced by Neil Kissack. The production is clear and solid – it’s very good for an independent
release.
Beyond Agony: Matt Tetrick on vocals, Andy Nixon on lead guitar, Tom Beenken on rhythm guitar, Matt Wambsganss on bass,
and Shane Ailey on drums and percussion.
For more information visit http://www.beyondagony.com/.
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.
Copyright © 2007 by R. Scott Bolton. All rights
reserved.
Revised:
18 Nov 2024 12:18:24 -0500.
