Biomechanical
Cannibalised
Band: Biomechanical
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Fiery is the perfect adjective, both figuratively and literally, to describe Biomechanical's newest studio full-length, "Cannibalised." The group put a temporary halt to recording their album due to a electrical fire in their studio. A little fire didn't stop Biomechanical, though, they seem to have harnessed that fire, destroying all in its path, on the recording of "Cannibalised." The said album is an explosion of various metal styles that has more twists and turns than your favorite amusement park ride
"Fallen in Fear" opens the album with intense, mechanized soundtrack music. Pounding drums and thrashing guitar lead into John K.'s soaring, Halfordish vocal cries. The beginning part of this song may lead one to assume this is a symphonic power metal band, but only in part. Shortly after establishing the power metal direction, the group momentarily halts the pace for John to narrate another musical direction. As if possessed by the spirit of metal's greatest vocalists, K. summons the voice of Phil Anselmo, in turn signaling the group's transition into the realms of Pantera. Pantera appears to be dueling with a great symphonic power metal band such as Symphony X through the duration of the track. "The Unseen" follows the spastic head trip of "Fallen in Fear," offering up more technical metal split personalities. Rumbling drums and popping bass guide the way into this hybrid mix of Fight and Meshuggah. The title track adheres to much of the same power-metal-meets-Pantera formula, but takes on Schizophrenic sensibilities towards the end of the track. Before a super sonic drum beat and guitar solo take center stage, the group gets caught up in an off-key, tornado of noise, with John K.'s multi-faceted vocal layers drawing all these elements into the eye of the storm. Other tracks are not as chaotic, at least in part, as the title track. "Breathing Silence" begins with rich vocal and acoustic harmonies. "Consumed" opens up with slow, foreboding notes, which work well with John K.'s narration. This song is one of the more bombastic, movie score tracks, defined by haunting chorus keys and creepy vocals. "Through Hatred Arise" rivals the atmosphere of "Consumed." The pace floats along like a spiritual entity, augmented by a keyboard choir of the damned and ominously hanging chords. "Cannibalised" is one of the few albums that can merge an assortment of styles into a cohesive product. The music is technical, fast and scathing, yet filled with plenty of memorable grooves and vocal melodies. "Cannibalised" may not be for anyone, though. It is quite noisy, fast, and the vocal highs can be ear- piercing. Those that like all those qualities in their music, and have diverse tastes in metal should find "Cannibalised" to be something very special. Darren Cowan
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