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Immortalis, the latest offering from Overkill, has many fans riled up. While some don't quite enjoy the album, many are heralding it as a revival of their roots. Either way, the only thing that matters is if it's good or not.
If you are new to Overkill and signed your soul away around the time of Killbox 13, then chances are good that, during the first listen through, you'll regret purchasing this release. However, the CD will grow on you. The vocals, which sometimes seem not as good as they have been (some of the vocal work on "Shadow Of A Doubt" will probably make you cringe as well), do work out well most of the time. But for the most part, the music on this release is somewhat mid-tempo, nothing really crazy except some kick ass guitar solos.
Most of the songs on the album are simply catchy as hell, and very "old school." "What It Takes" is a prime example of that, having a mock version of the group chant (this being done by the layering of Bobby's vocals), classic thrash guitar riffs, and verses that are five lines or more done in one single breath. The song "Skull And Bones" is another stand out track, using the above mentioned elements, but also features Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe without any voice distortion, as well as singing that may take a listen or two to get adjusted to.
Immortalis is easily one of the standout albums of the style for the year. However, it isn't quite going to ring bells and whistles for every member of the metal community. There will be elements to this CD that some people won't like, pure and simple. But for those who love this band and/or this style, it'll be a welcomed breath of fresh air.
| Tracklist |
| 1. Devils In The Mist |
| 2. What It Takes |
| 3. Skull And Bones |
| 4. Shadow Of A Doubt |
| 5. Hellish Pride |
| 6. Walk Through Fire |
| 7. Head On |
| 8. Charlie Get Your Gun |
| 9. Hell Is |
| 10. Overkill V...The Brand |
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