Search - Sworn Enemy :: Beginning of the End

A great young band worth checking out

A. Stutheit | Denver, CO USA | 01/25/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"In principle, Sworn Enemy should sound almost exactly like a band like Bleeding Through. They both play hardcore influenced thrash, and they both became a lot more famous due to the popularity resurgence of heavy metal in recent years. But Sworn Enemy stand out from other bands (like Bleeding Through) for two reasons: a) Sal Lococo's vocals are quite high pitched, and (more importantly) Sworn Enemy prove that they can riff better than most of the rest. Indeed, the band clearly spent some time around Slayer while making this album (they actually toured with them), because most of the sharp and ultra hot riffs evoke Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman circa 2001 (the "God Hates Us All" era). Add some persistent, energetic drumming, and even a couple of guitar solos, and you have an album which is very aggressive and is typically (especially in track six, "Absorb the Lies") catchy. The awesome sounding album opener points "The Beginning of The End" in a promising direction, with fiery guitars over a heavy drum beat. Other highlights include "Scared of the Unknown" and "All I Have," which have pounding, churning power chords and fast double bass work, the very Slayer-esque "After The Fall," and the explosive, blistering barrage of super fast, almost buzzsaw riffs on the fourth track, "Save Your Breath." "The Beginning of The End" doesn't have any classic songs, and a couple tracks around the middle sort of blend in with each other. But all in all, this quite an impressive album which makes for a great listen and makes Sworn Enemy worthy of opening for bands like Slayer and Slipknot in concert. Recommended to all fans of metalcore and modern thrash."

A GREAT CD!!

brian d | pennsylvania | 01/31/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"i have been a big fan of sworn enemy for a long time know and this is by far their best stuff yet. if you are expecting a straight hardcore album you'll be a little dissapointed since it has alot of slayeresque moments but mixed with enough hardcore to remain true to where they came from. the production on this is very crisp,and the mix is loud and nasty!!good metal parts,great breakdowns and parts that you can punch your friends to your little hearts content to. a great cd, good job guys!!!if you like any other sworn enemy stuff get it now!!!"

LISTEN UP KIDS!

wally gator | USA | 02/03/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was driving home about a week ago and I heard this song SCARED OF THE UNKNOWN on a late night hardcore show. I was blown away by it! This is some good, nasty, stuff. Heavy duty skiz if you know what I'm saying. NOW LISTEN! I'm not your typical growl em up hardcore fan either. I'm very picky, and usually I tend to dig on much more rock and roll type material, but I do know solid stuff when I hear it. I went out and purchased this thing, and have now found a very fine CD to pump my fists and kill to. These guys have a raw sound, but they play nice and tight and the vocals are very crisp, for a growl. I have been truckin this around on my discman for days, and haven't seen the tracklist since.. but I'm REALLY diggin' this. REALLY! Check it out if you 're in the mood for something with nuts."