DEGRADEAD
A World Destroyer
[Metalville Records]
Verdict: 8/10

Having previously never heard of Degradead, I cannot compare this album to their past two. However, I can tell you that A World Destroyer features some damn good melodic metalcore. While this may bring to mind some scene bands very popular right now, you should ignore those thoughts as best you can. This isn’t one of THOSE kind of metalcore acts. No, instead Degradead more closely resemble classic metal with a touch of soaring vocals and hard rock sensibility (think of Destrophy in that area). The main vocals may be screaming, but there is a bountiful amount of clean singing that impress throughout. Really, the only problem with A World Destroyer is that it blends into itself a bit too much. This means it has such a good flow that it actually compromises your ability to hand pick tracks that stand out as “better” than others. Others may even go as far as to say it makes too many songs sound similar, which is kind of true. Nonetheless, A World Destroyer features a lot of great instrumental work that will reel in rock and metal fans alike. There are some hardcore elements here, but they aren’t nearly as prevalent. The screaming is what makes one think of the genre more than other element.Think of the a for mentioned Destrophy blending with A Plea For Purging or Endwell. This may more accurately describe the sound of Degradead. Whether this gives you a better idea of what to expect or not, look up A World Destroyer. Fans who like the combination of hard rock and metal should really become excited to hear Degradead if they haven’t ever before. – by Nathaniel Lay