Forest Of Impaled Forward The Spears
Red Stream Records RSR-0167 2003
By Russell Garwood
Chicagos Forest Of Impaled play battle-influenced death/black, taking the ferocity and energy of death, with the atmosphere of black metal and adding war-themed lyrics and sound effects. The machine gun fire double bass and frantic fills of drummer Duane Timlin are accompanied by the very death-influenced guitar work of Marek Trela and Adrian Adamus. Marcus M Kolars bass is not very prominent, in juxtaposition to his varied and extreme vox, which range between guttural growls, more black metal-orientated screams and slower rasps. Occasional spoken passages are excellent, tending to be of a faster pace than many black metal recitations, adding originality to an otherwise prosaic but entertaining sound.
Their music harbours relentless aggression and, if you are not a fan of the sound can become monotonous. This is eased by solid song-writing and the quality riffage, and while there is nothing new here, many fans of black death will appreciate its charms. The production is slightly raw, but solid just what the harsh music needs, and "Forward The Spears" is an entertaining release.
Red Stream Records RSR-0167 2003
By Russell Garwood
Chicagos Forest Of Impaled play battle-influenced death/black, taking the ferocity and energy of death, with the atmosphere of black metal and adding war-themed lyrics and sound effects. The machine gun fire double bass and frantic fills of drummer Duane Timlin are accompanied by the very death-influenced guitar work of Marek Trela and Adrian Adamus. Marcus M Kolars bass is not very prominent, in juxtaposition to his varied and extreme vox, which range between guttural growls, more black metal-orientated screams and slower rasps. Occasional spoken passages are excellent, tending to be of a faster pace than many black metal recitations, adding originality to an otherwise prosaic but entertaining sound.
Their music harbours relentless aggression and, if you are not a fan of the sound can become monotonous. This is eased by solid song-writing and the quality riffage, and while there is nothing new here, many fans of black death will appreciate its charms. The production is slightly raw, but solid just what the harsh music needs, and "Forward The Spears" is an entertaining release.
