Children Of Bodom - Hatebreeder (Spinefarm Records/Nuclear Blast Records)
Even though this CD has a plethora of Mozart rip-offs I still think that
it's one of Children Of Bodom's best records to date. The intro to this
album is actually from the movie "Amadeus" with Salieri uttering "from now
on, we are enemies. You and I" He was speaking in terms of the Crucifix and
in the movie he burned it because of his envy towards Mozart.
I'd say this CD is pure Melodic Death Metal Alexi kicking ass on
Guitar/Vocals shows sheer talent with speed and precision on both Rhythm and
Lead Guitar Work. Alexander puts together an awesome effort as well on
Rhythm Guitar. The band as a whole worked wonders on this release. Just
check out "Bed Of Razors" and you'll see what brilliance and technicality
from the entire band!!!
There's a mix of extremely fast tremolo picked guitar work, keys as well
demonstrating awesome tie-ins with the guitars, the drums fast paced and on
cue and Alexi's vocals feature mostly high-pitched screams with a little bit
of clean as variety. The production by Anssi Kippo does a great job giving
each instrument precision in the recording.
Alexi on lead shows us such well designed solo work plus incorporating like
I mentioned earlier Mozart cuts very well executed. The band wholeheartly
kicked serious ass on this album. Another track to take a listen to would be
"Warheart".
Rating: 9.5/10.