Chapter 13 not as heavy as older stuff but still good
Pablosa | 07/06/1999
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Although not what I would call death metal, Gorefest's latest is a pounding metal monster worth checking out. Some extreme metal fans may be disappointed, but keep an open mind about this one."
Chapter 13: Literally the Final Chapter of Gorefest
Pablosa | 08/31/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"My final review on the Gorefest albums, since they deceided to split up after the tour of the album. And that's a shame, because after their period of "musiscians-block" this is again a fine peace of work. Although they make it all too clear what they're influences are (one example the song: "Broken Wing", sounds like the extreme version of "Angel with the Scabbed Wings" by Marilyn Manson), this album is unique and VERY heavy! They really tuned the bass and guitars to the maximum depth, a choice which only comes to it's right on this album. A great album, except the vocals on the song FreakShow 2000 (sounds like Foundation 2000??? hehehe); they're terrible! And finally they got they got the right production sound back. It's a shame they deceided to split up, since this was their retro of respect."
Leaving with their heads up high...
Pablosa | Buenos Aires, Capital Federal Argentina | 08/25/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This effort shows a new Gorefest, more polished and refined, more rockier. Their music can be described as "metal of the 90s", aggressive(less aggressive than their first effort) and powerful sound. It's 100% heavy metal, but forget to find "Mindloss"-type songs. J.C. sings with his ussual, thick, strong voice, and with a clean voice in the melancholical and quiet songs. In this album, the guys have the chance to show their musical skills, more than in the previous efforts; let's say that this album has more variety, more melodies and climates; fast and slow songs(don't worry, no ballads).
The band gave a 180º spin to their music, and sound mainly, (something that barely happens in the genre, when it comes to originality and innovation) adding 90's elements (more evident in the slow songs), without sounding precisely "alternative" and their approach remaining very hard and heavy. That's why I consider this release much more interesting than the previous one, "Soul Survivor". I believe that after "Soul Survivor" the band was in some sort of creative dead-end. They didn't want to repeat themselves so, "Chapter 13" is the result of such seeked change. Unfortunately, the band broke-up after the album's tour. It could have been nice and really interesting a follow up.
Anyway, Gorefest final release. A different album to end their career, which I think should please new and old fans...Give it a try!!!
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Track Listings (13) - Disc #1