First thing that has to be said, this CD is a self-produced one, which makes the sound a bit rawer. Especially the vocals seem to be somewhat overruled by the music now and then. I wouldn’t call that a big problem on this CD though. And maybe that’s not even true, but the vocals are done in such a robotic way, that it’s pretty damn hard to really judge them well. First impression? I’d say, put a bit more (melodic) singing in the music and lesser robot-speaking parts in it. As for the rest, I’ve got to admit that the vocals do sound original!  

 

What about the music then aigh? Well, the first thing that spring to my mind while listening to Changer is that this really isn’t metalcore. There’s no way I can compare this music to a band like for example Killswitch Engage. I think this music can be described best as experimental / technical metal with some metalcore and heavy metal influences. Don’t expect a Dillinger Escape Plan alike experimental band though! The music isn’t as varying as DEPs’ music is, but has a more own personality, mostly caused by the good combination between weird vocals and fast music. All in all, the music and vocals seem to fit each other pretty well and I can only hope that this band knows how to turn the songs into a good live act when they’re playing in Europe.

 

As we often do here at Metalrage.com we’re giving you the advice to check a band out. And so I’ll do that again right now, just check this band out and find out for yourself if you like it or not. Keep in mind that IF you like them, they’ll probably tour your country this summer!

 

Magnus – Vocals

Jói – Guitar

Hudson – Guitar

Berti – Bass

Kristján - Drums

 

01. Vicious

02. Go On

03. The New Eden Attitude

04. Craving Romancer

05. Rough Mix

06. Fudge

07. Scenes

08. The Lord Is A Monkey

09. Sponk

10. Kill The Human