Arch Enemy - Doomsday Machine
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Artist: Arch EnemyEdition: Music CD
Format: Enhanced
CD Release Date: 2005-07-26
Music Label: Century Media
Product features:
- ARCH ENEMY DOOMSDAY MACHINE
- Enter The Machine
- Taking Back My Soul
- Nemesis
- My Apocalypse
- Carry The Cross
- I Am Legend/Out For Blood
- Skeleton Dance
- Hybrids Of Steel
- Mechanic God Creation
- Machtkampf
- Slaves Of Yesterday
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Free Music Review: Swedish Metal Lives!
Hit: 5 Stars
Since the spring of 2005, Arch Enemy have been promising that their newest album would be darker and heavier than their recent work. After the highly mixed opinions over the vocals of newcomer Angela Gossow on 2001's _Wages of Sin_, and the shorter, more streamlined styles of 2003's _Anthems of Rebellion_, the band more than lived up to that promise. Their latest effort, _Doomsday Machine_, ranks alongside Meshuggah's _Catch ThirtyThr33_ and Darkane's _Layers of Lies_ as being one of the best Swedish metal albums in the past year.
The aforementioned "streamlined" trimmings from _Anthems of Rebellion_ seem to have been put onto the back burner on _Doomsday Machine_. The Amott brothers are just as good as they've ever been, again claiming the title as one of the tightest heavy metal guitar duos of all time, with their leads, solos, and melodies much more of a throwback to their _Stigmata_ (1998) and _Burning Bridges_ (1999) days. The rhythm section is beefed up a lot more as well; Sharlee D'Angelo's bass adds a distinctively deep backdrop to the guitars, and Daniel Erlandsson (who had promised more variation in his drumming) uses his set to create rhythms that EXPLODE in bursts of thunder, even utilizing blast beats to intensify and complement the album's heaviness.
Aside from its more powerful sound, perhaps the most distinguishing and significant aspect of _Doomsday Machine_ are Angela Gossow's vocals. Without a shadow of a doubt, this is her best performance to date. She uses a lot more range this time around; she's always had range, if not as much as many a fan (spoiled on AE's original vocalist Johan Liiva) would have liked. But now she utilizes subtle dynamics in her voice to express emotion (even if all the "emotion" is just different forms of anger), presenting a much more demanding presence in the music.
As expected of Arch Enemy, there are ultra-fast songs which could well decapitate someone if they try to bang their heads in time, such as the lead single "Nemesis," "I Am Legend/Out for Blood," and "Machtkampf." "I Am Legend/Out for Blood" (undoubtedly titled after the epic Richard Matheson vampire novel) features simply demonic vocals, and an outstanding use of blast-beats in the bridge; this song alone shows Arch Enemy's death metal roots. "My Apocalypse" sports especially intricate drum work, and a well-timed break with brilliant guitar harmonies, slowly building in tempo until the song returns to its overall heaviness. Even the two instrumental tracks on this album, "Hybrids of Steel" and intro track "Enter the Machine," serve as more than just filler. The former, clocking in at almost four minutes, is a full-length composition, with back-and-forth guitar duels, nice tempo and key changes, and excellent use of harmonies.
Even the best works of an artist have their flaws, and this album is no exception. There are a couple of instances which shows a lack of fresh ideas, and only on the part of Christopher Amott. The outro lead on "Mechanic God Creation" is a blatant rehash of Michael's final solo on "Silent Wars," from _Anthems of Rebellion_. Also, the final lead on "Machtkampf" is based off of the same melody as his own solo on the _Wages of Sin_ track "Burning Angel." Perhaps Christopher just likes to play these melodies (a lot), or perhaps the band deemed these leads as being just what the songs needed, but the similarities to their older material is uncanny. Thankfully, however, these are the only low points on the album, and hardly blemish the overall work.
With the recent upheaval of attention towards Swedish metal in the United States, there have been some musical sacrifices made by bands such as In Flames and Soilwork, who were both spoiled to varying degrees by their sudden popularity. Because of the inclusion of both of these bands (as well as Arch Enemy themselves) on the Ozzfest '05 bill, many a fan has begun to think that the future of Swedish metal was looking grim. However, through _Doomsday Machine_, Arch Enemy show no signs of slowing down, softening up, or any other qualities which could be used to label the band as "selling out." Having finally found the proper formulas which work best for their music, Arch Enemy have released their best album since _Burning Bridges_. It only can get better from here.
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Sixth full length from Sweden's Arch Enemy. Their superior blend of brutality and melody accounts for an ever-growing fanbase. Look for hype galore as they play this summer's Ozzfest. Enhanced CD features buddy icons, screen savers and photo gallery. Also includes fold-out full color poster.Hard Rock & Metal Music CDs
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