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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Unleash The Beast With 'One Of Us Is The Killer'; Liquid Metal Takeover Begins Today!


Today, Tuesday, May 14, 2013, New Jersey's The Dillinger Escape Plan have unleashed the beast via their highly anticipated NEW album entitled 'One Of Us Is The Killer' via Sumerian Records. Below you can watch the music video for their song "When I Lost My Bet". You can now crank the album HERE!

"We hope you all enjoy what we almost destroyed ourselves and one another at times to make. You don't even know. Thanks for being around. Turns out none of us were the killer. We're still here. We're still gonna be here. See you all soon." -The Dillinger Escape Plan

Here is were you can purchase the record:


iTunes at: http://bit.ly/DEP-iTunes

Google Play at: http://bit.ly/14iT16h

Amazon MP3 at: http://amzn.to/19lChMr


Don't forget that TDEP will be headlining the 2013 Summer Slaughter Tour! Joining them will be ANIMALS AS LEADERS, PERIPHERY, NORMA JEAN, CATTLE DECAPITATION, THE OCEAN, REVOCATION, and AEON. Click HERE for details!





Related links:

The Dillinger Escape Plan's official site

Thursday, May 9, 2013

SOULFLY Announce NEW Label Home; Terry Date To Produce Next Album!

In not very surprising news, SOULFLY have parted ways with their longtime record label/home Roadrunner Records and have signed a NEW deal with Nuclear Blast Entertainment. This label move is the perfect and obvious one for SOULFLY as Nuclear Blast Entertainment is headed by former Roadrunner Senior VP of A&R, Monte Conner and Nuclear Blast owner Markus Staiger.


Later this month, SOULFLY will be entering the recording studio with producer legendary producer Terry Date (Pantera, Deftones).


"I’m really excited to be signing Soulfly to Nuclear Blast Records. On top of it, we’re going to be reunited with Monte Conner who I’ve worked with for over 20 years at Roadrunner. Soulfly‘s new album is going to be recorded in Seattle with the great producer Terry Date, and it’s going to come out later in the year through Nuclear Blast worldwide. Keep it metal!" - Max Cavalera


"It feels so right to be reunited with Max Cavalera. He is the second artist I signed and we’ve made 17 albums together over the years, including several metal classics. Max‘s voice remains just as unique and powerful as the day I met him and I felt the last Soulfly album Enslaved was his strongest work since the band’s Gold-selling debut. I am honored to call him a friend and to continue to be a part of his mission." - Monte Conner (pictured above)





Related links:
Soulfly's Official Site!

Friday, April 26, 2013

Gil Sharone: STOLEN BABIES, Chi Cheng from DEFTONES, TDEP, PUSCIFER, Music Career & Technique!


Gil Sharone from the STOLEN BABIES is one of the top drummer in Heavy Music today. If you have had the chance to see him perform with his band STOLEN BABIES or with THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, or with PUSCIFER, or even with SUM 44, you know that Gil plays with a lot of heart. His precise technique is widely known and through the clinics that he oftens organizes, he has been able to pass the torch to young upcoming drummers.


STOLEN BABIES are currently on tour with SEVENDUST, COAL CHAMBER and LACUNA COIL, in what is by far one of the best tour packages of 2013.

Prior to his bands performance at the Best Buy Theater in New York City on April 17, Gil sat down with us to talk about this great tour and how STOLEN BABIES are catching a break following their hiatus. We also chatted with him about his musical career, jamming with his brother Rani, and about the recent passing of Chi Cheng from the DEFTONES (RIP). Without further due, here is our interview with Gil Sharone!


STOLEN BABIES with COAL CHAMBER, Sevendust and Lacuna Coil (remaining tour dates):


4/26 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live Ballroom**
4/27 – Corpus Christi, TX @ Concrete Street Amphitheater**
4/28 – Dallas, TX @ The Palladium Ballroom**


Related links:
Stolen Babies' official site

SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR 2013: Tons Of Dates Unveiled


Recently, the organizers of the SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR, the most extreme Metal fest of the Summer, revealed the lineup for the 2013 musical destruction!

Headlining the event will be THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, who will be joined by ANIMALS AS LEADERS, PERIPHERY, NORMA JEAN, CATTLE DECAPITATION, THE OCEAN, REVOCATION, and AEON. Additionally, two more bands will be announced soon!

Today (April 26), the initial list of tour dates has been unveiled:


7/19-San Francisco, CA @ The Regency
7/20-Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues
7/21-Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
7/24-Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
7/26-Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
7/27-Houston, TX @ House of Blues
7/29-Orlando, FL @ House of Blues (w/o Cattle Decapitation)
7/30-Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
7/31-Knoxville, TN @ Old City Courtyard
8/01-Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues
8/02-Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
8/03-Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (w/o Norma Jean)
8/04-Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
8/07-New York, NY @ Best Buy Theater
8/08-Toronto, ON @ The Sound Academy
8/09-Montreal, QC @ Heavy MTL
8/10-Albany, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall
8/11-Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
8/12-Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
8/13-Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
8/14-Minneapolis, MN @ Station 4
8/16-Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre


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Related links:
Summer Slaughter Tour on Facebook

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Premiere Video For "When I Lost My Bet" & Its A Must Watch!


On May 14, 2013, New Jersey's own The Dillinger Escape Plan will be unleashing their highly anticipated NEW album entitled 'One Of Us Is The Killer' on May 14th via Sumerian Records. Below you can watch the music video for their song "When I Lost My Bet".


Don't forget that TDEP will be headlining the 2013 Summer Slaughter Tour! Joining them will be ANIMALS AS LEADERS, PERIPHERY, NORMA JEAN, CATTLE DECAPITATION, THE OCEAN, REVOCATION, and AEON. Click HERE for details!




Related links:

The Dillinger Escape Plan's official site

Monday, April 22, 2013

SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR 2013: First 2 tour dates announced!

Recently, the organizers of the SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR, the most extreme Metal fest of the Summer, revealed the lineup for the 2013 musical destruction!

Headlining the event will be THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, who will be joined by ANIMALS AS LEADERS, PERIPHERY, NORMA JEAN, CATTLE DECAPITATION, THE OCEAN, REVOCATION, and AEON. Additionally, two more bands will be announced soon!

The following tour dates have been confirmed, with more being announced soon!



Date Venue Location Tickets  Specials!

Jul 20 House of Blues West Hollywood, CA Tickets
Aug 07 Best Buy Theater New York, NY Tickets

Related links:

Summer Slaughter Tour on Facebook

Thursday, April 11, 2013

David Kinkade Responds To Allegations That He Couldn't Jam Old SEPULTURA Properly

During a recent interview with us (see below), Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, ex-SEPULTURA) discussed the reasons why drummer David Kinkade left SOULFLY in December of 2012. As you can see, Max pretty much stated that Kinkade couldn't play the old songs properly so he decided it was time to find a NEW drummer. His son Zyon Cavalera (LODY KONG) is currently drumming for SOULFLY, but Max has made it very clear that he is currently searching for a permanent drummer.

Kinkade watched the interview in question and he is not happy with Max's comments. This is what he had to say about this:

"They want to slander me and they figure that since I was a note for note perfectionist, why not hit below the belt and make me look like a fool. I quit when I called bullshit on how the kids treated people? Shit and had absolutely zero respect for Soulfly. Snorting lines and blowing weed smoke into the bunks all the time. Anyone would have quit if having to deal with the Cavalera's and their kids for months on end. Marc and Tony are the only thing that holds that circus together. Good riddance."

Here is the two part interview:






UPDATE from David Kinkade after reading about all your comments all over the internet:

"I really appreciate the kind words. Unfortunately I permanently retired from music after my final tour last October. I haven’t played since October 23rd in Thailand. I sold all of my equipment and now I actually work on the railroad. Its hard work but the benefits and salary are well worth the effort. It goes to show the true colors since Max tries to make it look like I was fired lol. I actually quit on the last day of the last Euro tour because I was to become a Father and didn’t want to be away from my family anymore. I also couldn’t handle the Cavalera way anymore. The Soulfly experience literally broke my love for being a drummer. Too much drama, too many lies and not worth the time or energy. I worked my ass off to make a great record, play ALL the songs note for note and yet I’m talked about like a piece of shit. So much for the “respect”."

Related links:
Soulfly's Official Site!

Max Cavalera Pt 2: SOULFLY, The Birth Of SEPULTURA, Band Politics & Metal Passion!


Ever since he arrived to the Heavy Music scene in 1984, Max Cavalera has been constantly reinventing his musical craft. While it was his work with the mighty SEPULTURA that helped him become an International Metal Superstar, Max has proven through his additional work with SOULFLY and CAVALERA CONSPIRACY that his musical abilities are extremely multidimensional.

Max left SEPULTURA in 1996, following the murder of Dana Wells (Max's stepson) and the firing of Gloria Cavalera Bujnowski (Max's wife & Dana's mother) as SEPULTURA's manager. While many artists would have had a hard time starting a NEW band and making it successful, Max has proven with SOULFLY that his musical vision is what sets him apart from other artists. Get this, SOULFLY turns 16 years old this year and have eight studio albums under their musical belt and are already working on album # 9, which will be produced by Terry Date!

Additionally, Cavalera has a NEW supergroup that features Greg Puciato from THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, Troy Sanders from MASTODON and David Elitch, former member of THE MARS VOLTA.

On Thursday, March 14, we met up with Max at his hotel room in New York City before the "MAXIMUM CAVALERA Tour" show at The Gramercy Theatre. This is part II of our in-depth interview with "El Patrón Del Metal", Max Cavalera! On part II we discuss SOULFLY's past, present and future. Additionally, we discuss the formation of SEPULTURA and Max made it very clear that his passion for Metal will keep him making music for many years to come. Check it out!





Related links:
Soulfly's Official Site!

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Max Cavalera Pt I: Maximum Cavalera Tour, NEW Supergroup & The State Of Metal In 2013!


Ever since he arrived to the Heavy Music scene in 1984, Max Cavalera has been constantly reinventing his musical craft. While it was his work with the mighty SEPULTURA that helped him become an International Metal Superstar, Max has proven through his additional work with SOULFLY and CAVALERA CONSPIRACY that his musical abilities are extremely multidimensional.

Max left SEPULTURA in 1996, following the murder of Dana Wells (Max's stepson) and the firing of Gloria Cavalera Bujnowski (Max's wife & Dana's mother) as SEPULTURA's manager. While many artists would have had a hard time starting a NEW band and making it successful, Max has proven with SOULFLY that his musical vision is what sets him apart from other artists. Get this, SOULFLY turns 16 years old this year and have eight studio albums under their musical belt and are already working on album # 9!

Additionally, Cavalera has a NEW supergroup that features Greg Puciato from THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, Troy Sanders from MASTODON and David Elitch, former member of THE MARS VOLTA.

On Thursday, March 14, we met up with Max at his hotel room in New York City before the "MAXIMUM CAVALERA Tour" show at The Gramercy Theatre. Once the camera was rolling, we chatted with him about passing the torch of Metal to his sons Richie, Igor and Zyon. We also discussed his NEW supergroup and when fans can expect to hear that project. And we also talked to him about the state of Heavy Metal in 2013. Check out what Max had to say about all of this. This is part I of our in-depth interview with "El Patrón Del Metal", Max Cavalera!



Related links:
Soulfly's Official Site!

Friday, March 22, 2013

Lineup Announced For The 2013 SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR!

Get stoked! The organizers of the SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR, the most extreme Metal fest of the Summer, have revealed the lineup for the 2013 musical destruction!

Headlining the event will be THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, who will be joined by ANIMALS AS LEADERS, PERIPHERY, NORMA JEAN, CATTLE DECAPITATION, THE OCEAN, REVOCATION, and AEON. Additionally, two more bands will be announced soon!

Note: One of the remaining open slots will be chosen by you, the fans, so be sure to click here to get in your vote now. The voting ends on March 31 at 11:59 p.m. 


Related links:

Summer Slaughter Tour on Facebook

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Pat Egan (RIP) Tribute Compilation Released Via Relapse Records!




Pat Egan, longtime Director of Retail Sales at Relapse Records, tragically passed away on Monday February 18th after a battle with pneumonia and related complications. In honor of the man who was so instrumental in the success of so many Relapse bands and records, the label has put together a 20 track compilation featuring a collection of his favorite songs and artists, including Mastodon, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Brian Posehn, Red Fang, Death, and many more, including a never-before-released track from Exhumed. 

100% of proceeds from the compilation will go towards a college fund for his young daughter Katie. Relapse thanks each band for contributing each track and waiving their royalty fee to maximize the benefit for Pat’s beloved family. The compilation is available via Bandcamp at this location for only $5 but friends and fans are welcome to donate as much as they want. Direct contributions may also be made via paypal to wellmissyoupat@relapse.com.

The tracklisting for the compilation is as follows:

1. Brian Posehn - More Metal Than You
2. Exhumed - The Beginning After The End (Previously Unreleased)
3. Mastodon - Mother Puncher
4. Kingdom of Sorrow - Screaming into the Sky
5. Baroness - Take My Bones Away
6. Red Fang - Wires
7. Death - A Moment Of Clarity
8. Revocation - Teratogenesis
9. Brutal Truth - Old World Order
10.Dying Fetus - Second Skin
11.Black Anvil - Ultimate Reality    
12. Agoraphobic Nosebleed - Sword Swallower    
13. Zombi - Siberia
14. Pig Destroyer - The American's Head
15. Toxic Holocaust - Sound The Charge
16. Murder Construct - No Question, No Comment    
17. Horseback - Arjuna
18. Dillinger Escape Plan - Sunshine the Werewolf    
19. Abysmal Dawn - In Service of Time
20. Total Fucking Destruction - In The Process of Correcting Thinking Errors


Related links:
Relapse Records
Relapse Records on Facebook
Relapse Records on Twitter

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

More bands confirmed for the New England Metal & Hardcore Fest!


As previously reported, the NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL will once again overthrow the historic venue, The Palladium, in Worcester, Massachusetts, this year marking the 15th anniversary of the iconic weekend-long gathering! The festivities will commence with a pre-party on April 18th, 2013 and the three official days of the fest following on the 19th, 20th, and 21st.

Tickets for this year’s NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL are officially on sale NOW. Details below!

The latest round of bands confirmed to storm the stage at the fest are: Alleageon, Alpha & Omega, Born Low, MurderDeathKill and Dark Sermon, as well as Baltimore hardcore squad Trapped Under Ice and New Jersey’s renowned explosive Tech Metal practitioners The Dillinger Escape Plan.


Other bands bands confirmed are:

Friday: Anthrax performing Among The Living in its entirety, Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, Exodus, Municipal Waste, Black Breath, Holy Grail, VYGR, Dead By Wednesday, Multilation Rites, Trap Them, Death Before Dishonor, Xibalba, The Mongoloids, Power Trip, Expire, Twitching Tongues, Suburban Scum, Rude Awakening, The Greenery, Disgrace, Antagonist AD, The Greenery, Battlecross.

Saturday: Opeth, Katatonia, Trollfest, Tyr, Hellsot, Heidevolk, Ensiferum, Born of Osiris, After The Burial,  The Contortionist, I Declare War, Legion, Erra, Fit For An Autopsy, Sworn In, Reflections, Mouth of the South, Ark of the Covenant, Those Who Fear, Saving Grace, Years Since The Storm, Mouth of the South, King 810.

Sunday: Suicidal Tendencies, Miss May I, Texas In July, Glass Cloud, Your Memorial, No Mercy, Foundation, Remembering Never, Bracewar, Mother of Mercy, Agitator, Incendiary, Thick As Blood, To The Wind.


New England Metal & Hardcore Festival 2013 Ticket Prices/Packages:

- Weekend Pass For All Three Days - $90 [BUY HERE]

- Thursday, April 18th – Kick Off Party – $12 In Advance/$15 Day-Of  [BUY HERE]

- Friday, April 19th: $35 In Advance/$40 Day-Of [BUY HERE]

- Saturday, April 20th: $40 In Advance/$45 Day-Of [BUY HERE]

- Sunday, April 21st: $35 In Advance/$40 Day-Of [BUY HERE]

- VIP Three-Day Package – $165: Includes one three-day NEMHHF Pass, entry to Thursday’s pre-party, an NEMHF T-shirt, 18 x 24 NEMHF poster, NEMHF sampler CD, exclusive meet and greets with artists all weekend, early entry each day, NEHMF guitar picks, NEHMF button pack, raffles for exclusive gear, NEMHF beer koozie, NEMHF + Shock Clothing key chain, free Monster energy drink at the signing tent. [BUY HERE]

- VIP One-Day Pass - $80: Includes one NEMHHF day pass for Friday, Saturday or Sunday, an NEMHF T-shirt, 18 x 24 NEMHF poster, NEMHF sampler CD, exclusive meet and greets with artists all weekend, NEHMF guitar picks, NEMHF beer koozie, NEMHF + Shock Clothing key chain, free Monster energy drink at the signing tent. [BUY HERE]

Since 1999, the NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL has showcased a vast array of Metal and Hardcore acts, while also providing merchandising and promotional areas for record labels and other vendors, at Worcester, Massachusetts’ massive venue The Palladium. Join the this years festivities!


Related links:
https://www.facebook.com/metalandhardcorefest
http://metalandhardcorefestival.com
https://twitter.com/moshfest
http://www.massconcerts.com

Friday, November 23, 2012

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Announce NEW Recording Contract - Video Available!

As previously announced, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN have announced that they have started working on NEW material for their fifth studio album, which will be the follow-up to 2010's "Option Paralysis". The band has also revealed that they have inked a recording contract with Sumerian Records. Here is the bands statement:

"The video below is to announce that Sumerian Records is now the official home for our label "Party Smasher Inc." Look for the new THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN release this spring followed by some other exciting projects and releases! Get ready. 2013 belongs to us."



The band is scheduled to take a break from the writing process in order to go on a U.K. tour in February with Mastodon and Red Fang. From there, the bands will be heading down under to perform at Soundwave Festival.


Related links:
Official Site of Dillinger Escape Plan
Dillinger Escape Plan on MySpace
Dillinger Escape Plan on Twitter

Thursday, February 9, 2012

The Dillinger Escape Plan Unleash Hilarious Video For "Parasitic Twins"; Watch It Now!


New Jersey Metallers The Dillinger Escape Plan, recently unleashed a hilarious video for their song "Parasitic Twins". The clip was directed by David Merenyi and produced by Greg Toth, this track is taken from their 'Option Paralysis' album (Released via Party Smasher Inc./Season of Mist). The band is currently on tour with Mastodon, see below for tour dates.

Additionally, The Dillinger Escape Plan have announced that they have started working on NEW material for their fifth studio album, which will be the follow-up to 2010's "Option Paralysis".

"Billy [Rymer, drums] and I have been locked up in the Dillinger compound and things are starting to boil. There is nothing like that feeling when you realize... Yep, just when I thought I was drained, the juices are back in full force! The neighbors are definitely getting pissed, but we couldn't be more excited." - Ben Weinman (Guitarist)



The Dillinger Escape Plan is scheduled to take a break from the writing process in order to go on a U.K. tour in February with Mastodon and Red Fang. From there, the bands will be heading down under to perform at Soundwave Festival.


Related links:
Official Site of Dillinger Escape Plan
Dillinger Escape Plan on MySpace
Dillinger Escape Plan on Twitter

Friday, January 20, 2012

The Dillinger Escape Plan Perform FREE Show In California - Video of Entire Performance Available!

New Jersey Metallers The Dillinger Escape Plan, performed a FREE show last night at SlideBar in Fullerton, California. You can now watch their entire performance live and loud (below)!

The band recently announced that they have started working on NEW material for their fifth studio album, which will be the follow-up to 2010's "Option Paralysis" (Released via Party Smasher Inc./Season of Mist).

"Billy [Rymer, drums] and I have been locked up in the Dillinger compound and things are starting to boil. There is nothing like that feeling when you realize... Yep, just when I thought I was drained, the juices are back in full force! The neighbors are definitely getting pissed, but we couldn't be more excited." - Ben Weinman (Guitarist)

The Dillinger Escape Plan is scheduled to take a break from the writing process in order to go on a U.K. tour in February with Mastodon and Red Fang. From there, the bands will be heading down under to perform at Soundwave Festival.


In other news, The Dillinger Escape Plan are scheduled to release a limited-edition "Gold Teeth On A Bum" shirt online, just in time for the holidays. The limited-time offer, which will be made available for 24 hours only, will launch via the band's web site beginning at 12 p.m. EST/9 a.m. PST on Thursday, December 22, with a quarter of the proceeds going to a charity chosen by those who make a purchase.


Related links:
Official Site of Dillinger Escape Plan
Dillinger Escape Plan on MySpace
Dillinger Escape Plan on Twitter

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

The Dillinger Escape Plan Enter Studio To Start Recording NEW Album!


New Jersey Metallers The Dillinger Escape Plan, have announced that they have started working on NEW material for their fifth studio album, which will be the follow-up to 2010's "Option Paralysis" (Released via Party Smasher Inc./Season of Mist).

"Billy [Rymer, drums] and I have been locked up in the Dillinger compound and things are starting to boil. There is nothing like that feeling when you realize... Yep, just when I thought I was drained, the juices are back in full force! The neighbors are definitely getting pissed, but we couldn't be more excited." - Ben Weinman (Guitarist)

The Dillinger Escape Plan is scheduled to take a break from the writing process in order to go on a U.K. tour in February with Mastodon and Red Fang. From there, the bands will be heading down under to perform at Soundwave Festival.


In other news, The Dillinger Escape Plan are scheduled to release a limited-edition "Gold Teeth On A Bum" shirt online, just in time for the holidays. The limited-time offer, which will be made available for 24 hours only, will launch via the band's web site beginning at 12 p.m. EST/9 a.m. PST on Thursday, December 22, with a quarter of the proceeds going to a charity chosen by those who make a purchase.

Related links:
Official Site of Dillinger Escape Plan
Dillinger Escape Plan on MySpace
Dillinger Escape Plan on Twitter

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

The Dillinger Escape Plan: "Option Paralysis"


Well, this is the first time I’ve “reviewed” an album. So here it goes. "Option Paralysis" is the fourth Dillinger Escape Plan record. (If you exclude "The Under The Running Board" and "Irony is A Dead Scene" EP’s.)

It starts off in a typical, spastic Dillinger fashion reminiscent of “Calculating Infinity” boasting some lunatic riffage, speedy, precise drumming and some gnarly sound effects. The overall mix on this album is great. I am a HUGE fan of the nice roomy drum tone. (Kudos to the engineer Steve Evetts! And obviously Bill Rymer’s awesome playing.)

In my opinion, “Option Paralysis” really shows off the song writing talent/abilities of the band. The track “Widower” is a nice example, starting off with a jazz inspired piano intro and slowly morphing into a beautifully catchy hook with some sweet harmonies. By the middle of the song, you are banging your head so hard that your gray matter is oozing out of your ear drums and all over your favorite chair, until you are immediately flung back into a ballroom slow dance. Got to love it! The track “Parasitic Twins” has sort of an eerie and mysterious quality to it ala Gorillaz meets NIN. Fucking Sweet.

I honestly was never a big fan of putting bands into “sub-genres” and I know a lot of people consider DEP a “mathcore” band, but I really think these guys could probably put out an album in just about any genre they choose. Every song keeps you guessing.

In the end “Option Paralysis” is an album no Dillinger fan would be disappointed with. You have all the insanity you could ever need with some polished edges, solid songwriting and production. Overall I think this is a great fourth addition to their catalog.

Also I will always love DEP because I saw them perform a cover of Van Halen’s “Hot For Teacher” at Irving Plaza in NYC a few years back and that pretty much blew my balls directly the fuck off.


"Option Paralysis" gets this lifeless douche’s seal of approval. 10/10 Horns. (Sorry, I got pretty jacked up off gummy bears and Arizona iced tea while writing this. Hopefully my next review will be more entertaining).

For more rantings about eating sweets, playing drums and Metal. Follow me on twitter @Lifelessone.



Related Links:

Dillinger Escape Plan on MySpace
Dillinger Escape Plan on Twitter

By: Chris Denman