Adversary - Singularity [CD]

Trustkill Records

November 20, 2008, 12:04 PM

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'Singularity' is the debut release from Virginia’s metal heavyweights Adversary. This album is released through the well know metal/hardcore label, Trustkill, who have recently been under fire for their dispute with Orange County’s Bleeding Through over apparent lack of funding. So if you are wondering how does Adversary get the money for a release and seasoned pros Bleeding Through does not? Well it’s because Adversary recorded 'Singularity' before signing to Trustkill. Whether Trustkill contributed at all, who knows, but all I know is that they probably got a great deal for this hungry young quintet.

So lets get down to the music. 'Singularity' is a very vast creation with lots of levels. The vocals are outstanding with an adequate range of screams, hardcore shouts and singing, which means the sound never becomes repetitive or dull. The whole sound of 'Singularity' is drenched in influence but in a collective way, so that it is hard to attribute single parts to one influence. This shows a great use of talent, in which Adversary are not only trying to acknowledge their favourite bands but better them. The technicality of the guitars is spot on, with a knowing ability to slide in and out of the forefront of the sound, giving the vocals dominance when they need them.

Adversary are a band you need to listen to if you’re into metal. I always say that in metal it isn’t easy to be able to be original, so you need to make sure your bloody good to stand out. Adversary have no problem standing head and shoulders above the crowd of average metal that is constantly released. The overall sound is rounded like a Killswitch Engage album, having a heavy base with a melodic coating, but with a Scandinavian edge the likes of Arch Enemy would be proud to call their own and topping it off with the technicality and musicianship of someone like All Shall Perish. 'Singularity' is a very crisp album; well worth the Itunes voucher your nan will be giving you for Christmas.


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