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Band
Parasite Inc.
Title
Dead and Alive
Type
LP/EP
Company
Reaper Records
YOR
2018
Style
Heavy/Extreme
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Punchy, death 'n roll sort of sound
This German act formed in 2007 and released their debut, 'Time Tears Down', in 2013. Five years later we have the follow-up, 'Dead and Alive', courtesy of Reaper Entertainment. I can't help but think of bands like Soilwork when describing this punchy, death 'n roll sort of sound. There's a scraping industrial backdrop to the delivery, with an emphasis on melding thrash, hard rock and heavy groove-based metal. It's a formula that works well, if not altogether heavier than its own good in places. Vocals are deathy with some effects thrown in to make it a bit more dynamic ("Fall of the Idealist"). Highlight for me is "Headfuck Rollercoaster".
Recommended for fans of: fans of Raise Hell, Soilwork
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Dead and Alive 2018 Reaper Records Eric Compton 12/1/2018 3.5
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