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Neuraxis - Truth Beyond...

...Did that just happen? - 95%

altagu, June 25th, 2009

Yes, it did, and it was the most intense 41 minutes of my life. An underground spectacle known as "Truth Beyond...".

This isn''t your run of the mill death metal. If I really felt like describing all the sub-genres this fell into, it would probably be "melodic progressive technical brutal death/grind", and it is simply astonishing. Within this album you''ll find sheer brutality, melodic leads, some of the best death metal vocals anywhere, bone-crushing breakdowns, even some catchy groove riffs (don''t let that be a turn-off for you), plenty of anger, atmospheric darkness, and deep thought. The amazing thing is, there''s sections where you get all of these at once.

Now, let this be said. Other than a few tracks, this isn''t a very memorable album (for me at least), and I actually had to try and remember these songs. Having said that, this is just a complete pleasure to listen to and it''s one of the few albums I keep handy at all times on my mp3 player, and considering this, the fact that it isn''t too memorable is hardly a con (well, in my opinion). The song "Momento" is a minute and a half interlude, and to be honest, I would beg for them to put more interludes like this on albums.

Mmmm... and yet, there is more. This production, is almost flawless. The guitars are very low end, and have the a nice crunch. It would''ve helped if there was some more mids attached, but that doesn''t drag down the sound at all. The bass, sweet bass, entirely audible and one hell of a tone, very mid-oriented plus the extra "punch" you get from playing with a pick. Drums sound fucking good too, I can''t elaborate too much on them.

Overall, one great album that any death metal fan should buy (yes, buy, you can''t appreciate it nearly as much when it''s on your computer than when it''s in your hands), tons of innovation, emotion, and a completely fresh sound. I won''t be surprised if Neuraxis becomes as hailed as Necrophagist.

Standout tracks: ...Of Divinity, Xenobiotic, Imagery, Mutiny, Truth Beyond Recognition

Intense fucking death - 87%

DeadFetus, March 14th, 2003

Death metal is changing drastically, the best groups no longer employ the same straight ahead method of Cannibal Corpse, Suffocation, Deicide or the other bands of the early to mid 90's. Grind and hardcore influences are more pervasive, savage breakdowns, killer mosh riffs, and insane blast beat-laden drums are infiltrating - straight up death metal seems to slowly be disappearing. Neuraxis is part of the new school of death/grind metal, and they do it exceptionally well. There is more than enough room for them at the top of the genre along with bands like Dying Fetus, newer Cryptopsy, Harakiri, The Red Chord, Spawn of Possession, and Cephalic Carnage.

Besides the extreme technicality, unrelenting brutality, crazy time changes, and amazing breakdowns, Neuraxis throws in some sick melody lines. In fact their bio sheet states that they have been experimenting with these melodic ideas since Autumn 2000. When talking of melody I don't mean in a cheesy, over the top, power metal way, or in the trendy, overdone way of In Flames. I mean solid melody lines that still have balls over amazing death metal drumming and all out sick vocals. The only time Neuraxis holds back is on the seventh track, which is a minute and a half. The track is just long enough to give the listener a chance to catch his breath; as soon as he relaxes for a second, the next track comes in and tears the listener apart without mercy.

The second to last track, "Truth Beyond Recognition" is easily the best song on here. It isn't as brutal as some of the beginning tracks, but it flows well and the awesome start/stop section thirty five seconds into the song destroys the rest of this very good album. Throw a good guitar solo and some great riffs and excellent tempo changes and you have a classic song in the making.

Memorable riffs, great drumming, solid vocals, and great composition are all trademarks of Truth Beyond... If you are fan of this style, and don't mind some grind with your death, then Neuraxis is certainly worth your time. They are not at the upper tier of the genre, yet. However, I see nothing but potential with this group, they are definitely a band to watch out for.

Originally published @ www.metaljudgment.com (c) 2003