The Belgian hardcore/metalcore band DO OR DIE will release their 5th album with the furious title "The Downfall of the Human Race" in November! The album title may already hint that social grievances are being denounced here. The band's lyrics are not just trivialities, but contain very clear political statements. This makes the Belgians quite likable. They are now at home with this record on the label "Demons Run Amok," where they share the stage with bands like "Final Prayer." Although I generally listen to little from the hardcore and metalcore scene, I was immediately convinced by the two shouters when I listened to them on Myspace, so I am more than happy to review the upcoming album from the Belgians. I often miss the aggression and power in the voice with many hardcore bands, but that is definitely not the case with DO OR DIE. Here you get brutal, "in-your-face" vocals. You can tell that the guys stand behind the statements they sing about. The upcoming record from the band, founded in 1999, has a lot to offer for fans of this genre and does not need to hide from scene giants like HATEBREED or AGNOSTIC FRONT. Not only vocally do both singers deliver a real onslaught, but also with an extremely powerful drum sound, it goes straight ahead. Every hit is spot on in the interplay with the guitars, and the transitions between fast and slower grooves are perfectly executed. I am impressed by the band's technical abilities. The melodic riffs fit perfectly into the overall concept of the songs. Very melodic hardcore/metalcore that flows seamlessly. You can definitely tell the band has years of concert experience across Europe. However, there is one downside: Over the length of about 13 songs, it does feel a bit monotonous to me. Perhaps it’s simply because I generally listen to little from this genre, and it’s certainly not easy to be completely innovative due to the abundance of bands. Conclusion: Nevertheless, an absolutely professional studio album has been delivered here that will be hard to replicate. Live, this band is definitely worth a concert visit!
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