Search - Diecast :: Day of Reckoning

Pure Emotionally Moving

RJ | California | 11/10/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is near perfect, except for a few songs. There is so much emotion behind the lyrics and their playing I am surprised they can record this album without collapsing from exhaustion. You definitely need to check this out if you are a heavy music fan."

Good Metal with Greater Variety than Many Metal Groups

Lonnie E. Holder | Columbus, Indiana, United States | 02/26/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Diecast sings in a style like Hatebreed and Meshuggah, but not always. Occasionally on songs like "Disrepair" the group actually sings their music with harmony versus just screaming it. When this group hits its stride, it kicks behind.



The riffs here are challenging and fast. Diecast introduces into metal riffs that are more generally in mainstream rock, yet they surround the riffs with enough heat to burn through steel. "Singled Out" is an excellent example. The music is so well done I can hardly describe it. The intro of the song and the chorus could remind you of Black Sabbath. Here the hoarse, throaty singing between enhances the harmonic singing. Groups like Hatebreed and Meshuggah could learn a lot from Diecast.



Another song where Diecast shows their potential is "Remember the Fallen," a song about those who gave their lives during the Viet Nam war. The change ups in pace and vocal style throughout this song are indicators that Diecast is more than a one-trick pony.



When "Solace" begins you could almost think you are listening to Black Sabbath. The music here is outstanding. However, the vocalization is too common in this genre, and does not use as much imagination as the group used on earlier songs.



While Diecast is a bit too heavy for my aged blood, I consider them to be among the better of the thrash metal genre. In an earlier review I noted that Meshuggah might well be a successor to Black Sabbath. However, Diecast's music is probably closer to where Black Sabbath would have been had they been formed in the 1990s. Occasionally in songs like "Exacting My Revenge" I heard riffs that sounded very Sabbath-like. Even the singing style could remind you of Ozzy, but a manic Ozzy with a hoarse voice. Diecast has done a good job of incorporating a broader range of musical influences into their music than others in this genre. I hope they continue to refine their music, and follow where their artistic vision takes them versus a slavish devotion to a style that could ultimately be limiting.



Note that this particular CD is imported. There are several versions of this CD available with various features and prices. Be sure you see what is available and determine which of the various versions is best for your needs before buying.



Good luck!



This review is based on a review copy of the CD."