Beartooth is a Nu metal band that had its debut in 2012, finally releasing their highly acclaimed album "Disgusting" in 2014. With hits like "In Between" and "Relapsing" Beartooth quickly became a favourite for many metal heads. Since their debut album fans and critics alike have been anticipating a follow up album to the 2014 smash hit. Finally two years later they have released their second studio album entitled "Aggressive."
When you first start the album you are met with the title track "Aggressive" which quickly sets the tone for what you can expect for the rest of the album. The track is brutal and harsh but at the same time holds on to the meaningful lyrics that really gave us a connection to the band in their debut album "Disgusting." Its nice to see that even though Beartooth's music has grown with them they haven't lost the elements that made many of us fall in love with them in the first place.
The next track "Hated" doesn't disappoint as it comes out of the gates just as strong with more hardcore punk elements then what were previously heard in the old Beartooth. This may be the easiest song off of the record to connect to as you can hear the bands pain and seclusion, the lyrics in this song are extremely powerful you can't help but feel the rage that the band is feeling. Beartooth has expertly combined meaningful lyrics, hardcore elements and anthemic rhythm into what is sure to be an instant hit.
Then their is my personal favourite song "Always Dead" which is by far has the most thrash metal influence, the song starts out hard and only seems to get harder. With Caleb Shomo really displaying his screams in this song. It is by far the hardest song on the record as they expertly wield their thrash metal influence without loosing the meaningful lyrics that we have come to expect from this band.
It is hard to find a flaw in such an expertly constructed album between the musical talent and the spot on production quality. Each song has its own elements that make it unique. It is definitely an album that will become a favourite not only for loyal Beartooth fans but also many who are just being introduced to the band. With every song having catchy lyrics and riff's that you can't help head bang to. Beartooth's album has exceeded our expectations.
Beartooth released an album that not only matched their 2014 album "Disgusting" but also superceeded it as they displayed just how much they have grown as musicians. Once again Beartooth has left us wanting more and already looking forward to their next album.
Eric Snelling
Headbangers Heaven
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