Synergy
Diabolical
- Style
- Death / Thrash
- Label
- Scarlet Records
- Year
- 2001
- Reviewed by
- Danny
/ 100
Killing songs: <i>Suicidal Glory, Ashess II</i>
Only 6 months after the release of their successful Desert
Of Desolation, Diabolical are now back with a more aggressive
death / thrash record called Synergy. Recorded at
Studio Underground (Terror 2000, Carnal Forge) in August
2000, Synergy is a bit different from what the Swedish
scene usually delivers.
Diabolical have developed their own sound mixing different
influences (Carcass, At The Gates, Soilwork ?) into a rough
and aggressive death / thrash metal. Vocals are quite clear
for this type of metal style and the rhythmic is very heavy.
Aggressive, yet melodic and technical death / thrash metal
performed by skilled musicians. I am really impressed by
Diabolical who delivers here a lesson of quality.
This is their first full length record (Desert Of Desolation
is a MCD) and this is a very nice start. A must for all
death / thrash fans out there. If you are a fan of Soilwork
or At The Gates and in the same time appreciate death metal,
don't miss this Synergy. One thing is for sure, it's
going to kick you in the ass and make you like it. It's
going to catch you by the balls in its most brutal moments
and seduce your heart in its more technical ones.
Nothing really new and a bit short, but the songs are good
and it is well performed. If you have never heard them,
like it was my case, do yourself a favor and check them
out! By the way did I mentioned the excellent cover art?
Now it is done.