This sonic aggression sets the backdrop for frontman Jared Mondell, who blends rage, acidity, sarcasm and a touch of humor into his feral howl. On the sarcastic side, Mondell ponders the misadventures of today’s youth on the boisterous disc opener “Brain Douche,” taunts society and law enforcement on “D.U.I.” with its gang shout choruses, and vents against a drugged-out society on the disc closer “Rock Smoker.” Mondell explores the self-destructive mind on “Die Tonight,” stands tall after life’s hard journey on the Sabbathy “50 Miles,” and dresses down manufactured rock stars on the high-octane assault “Mr. Rock’N’Roll.” 44Mag yields a metal epic with the multi-tiered “Heroes of the New Aeon,” and offers socio-political commentary on the Slayer-ish speed burner “Hands of Misery.” The songs are stronger and more concise than on the group’s 2007 Past Sins debut, and their instrumental intensity plus Mondell’s authority and presence makes this a more cohesive set.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 17:36:01 +0000
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