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Carnifex “Hell Chose Me”
Carnifex“Hell Chose Me”
Genre: Deathcore
Label: Victory
Format: CD
Year: 2010
Tracklisting:
01. Hell Chose Me
02. Dead Archetype
03. Entombed Monarch
04. Names Mean Nothing
05. Heartless
06. Sorrowspell
07. The Scope of Obsession
08. By Darkness Enslaved
09. The Liar's Funeral
10. Genocide Initiative
11. Angel of Death
I’m always hesitant in reviewing any band in the deathcore genre, in fear that the band will present nothing new, and be as redundant as ever in their attempts at the next trend to take over the scene. However, Carnifex has put together their best album to date, in my opinion.
“Hell Chose Me” offers some of the most vicious double bass work and blast beats we have seen from drummer Shawn Cameron, and in a very big genre, I’m unsure that anyone has mastered vocals as Scott Lewis has. His ability to make the transition from high screams to low growls is commendable.
The album begins with its title track, “Hell Chose Me,” offering heavy drums and lyrics similar to that of The Black Dahlia Murder. At 1:30 into the track, a very competent, well placed breakdown was inserted into the mix, and again at 3:09 to finish the song off.
“Entombed Monarch” offers the albums darkest content, appealing more to the likes of Cannibal Corpse and Cradle of Filth fans. Its fast riffs and heavy break downs combine for an explosive song that only adds to an already solid album.
“Heartless” delivers a well written acoustic-driven instrumental that is greeted with much of the same brutality we come to expect from Carnifex, half way through the song.
This album should allow for smooth sailing through twenty ten. I wouldn’t be surprised to see them land another spot on the billboards, and follow up with even darker content next time around. I truly believe they have found a new place for themselves in their respected genre. I only hope this album paves the way for other deathcore bands. Respect.
Carnifex sucks. Singer wishes he was Mitch Lucker. Seriously, mitch got a few tats covered cause dude got the same ones. Pussys. Ss jr.
I’m not sure what band you’ve been listening to, but Carnifex sounds nothing like Suicide Silence. Scott Lewis hits just about every level of vocals, while the very talented Mitch Lucker usually sticks around two.
I understand this comment was due to a personal disliking of the singer, but if I wrote a nasty review for every singer that I disliked… I’d probably just join Lamb Goat or some site of that nature. Respect.
First of all you obviously haven’t listened to Carnifex if you think they sound like SS. Second, Scott got all his tats before Mitch. You’re beloved Mitch had all of his straight edge tattoos cover becuase he’s a huge stoner now. If you could not comment on things you absolutely know nothing about that would be much appreciated, thanks. It’s nice to see a review that is actually about the ablum that’s being reviewed and not about how much the reviewer hates the deathcore genre. Much respect.
Lets get to the point. I personally think that Carnifex sounds somewhat like SS because well i dont know maybe there in the same genre and have both Mitch and Scott have the same lyrical personality other than that they sound nothing alike. Hell chose me is a fantastic album and they best one I’ve heard so far this year! Great job Carnifex!
I effin love Carnifex! They’re easily one of the sickest, most brutal bands I know of. Scott Lewis is definitely one of my favorite singers along side Phil Bozeman, Mitch Lucker, and Ronnie Canizaro. And Shawn Cameron is an amazing drummer. I never get tired of the blast beats and his double kick drives me coocoo for Cocoa Puffs! o.O
“Hell Chose Me” is undeniably one of my personal favorite albums, and it just about melts my face off of my skull! x]]
Keep up the good work guys! I have faith in all of you! I hope I can see you guys in concert and meet you all some day!!