With original vocalist Ezra Haynes back in the fold, Allegaeon have pulled out all the stops and produced probably their best record so far. This is a crunching and technically brilliant piece of modern death metal. It is weighty and seismically slamming, but is also full of astonishing pieces of complex musicianship. Simultaneously intricate and aggressive, it brilliantly couples raw human emotion with stunning musical ingenuity. Ezra’s return has breathed new life back into the band, and this album really is a joy to behold.

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