This cd is definitely a step towards maturity. Granting my wishes on this album, they do. A bunch of the songs on the new album are subdued and slowed down with interlacing guitar and vocal harmonies. Dont get me wrong, it still rocks, but now they know when to take it down a notch and let thier song writing ability take control. Its not a lack of spirit on this album, its the addition of melody and mood that make it so great.
Some people say that electronic music is the future of rock.
Listen - break your stereo, break your ears, and for all of our sakes, break Astralwerks. In Flames meets At the Gates meets Hatebreed. The Album has everything from grinding guitars and wretched screaming vocals to instrumental acoustic interludes. This is not rap-rock and is something that any true metal head will enjoy. If you like bands like Orange 9mm, you should check them out.