I have to admit, I normally do not listen to this type of music. The "cookie monster" style of vocal delivery is something I never understood. Until now. A friend told me that I have to forget about those Robert Plant style of vocals and look at the new singing as more of an instrument; another element of the music and not just the conveyance of lyrics. Once I opened my mind to that way of thought, I started to appreciate the new death metal. I would have always thought that Sudden Death delivered on a musical level but the vocals are the key factor in my past apprehensions. Now that I realize why the singing is the way it is; I have a new found appreciation for this style. This is the first release by Sudden Death and they make the most of it. I have listened to it a few times and with each play, it grows on me more and more. For those of you out there who were like me and would not give this kind of music a chance because of the vocals, do yourselves a favor; get this disc. You will hear the next wave of American Heavy Metal and you won't want to be left out.

This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2006 Volume 4 at lulu.com/strangesound.