Okay, Leviathan fookin' rules!

A firm not crap. Saw them live and it was pretty stunning (in its simplicity, too -- they don't try to pull any "let's run around and act crazy" schtick, they just came out and blazed). The drummer IS phenomenal, watching him at work is jaw-dropping. I do agree that he overplays a bit, especially live. Remission is one of the best metal records of the past five years, 'cause the riffs are more from a rock basis than a galloping, sharp-edged metal basis. Leviathan does slay, tho I could really do without the guest vocalists, they weaken otherwise strong songs. A few qualifiers, sure, but in the end a great band.

Again, not crap.

I only know 'Remission', which methinks pretty great. Never seen them live but apparently the reissue contains a bonus live DVD.
Negative Crap

"Leviathan" hasn't really sunk in yet, but I like the Voivod-like direction they're taking the more melodic songs in. The heavy songs still kick ass.

STILL NOT CRAP.

whuh whuh? voivod?!?! which era voivod?

Like "Nothingface"-era Voivod. Like, it doesn't sound exactly like that, but the melodies reminded me of that. Kind of a cool direction to move in while they take a break from the bone crushin' (although there's still plenty of that!)

Bad Voivod era? I love all of it.

the one thing atlanta has to be proud of...

..besides hip-hop, at which atlanta exceeds, it seems.

our copies of 'leviathan' came on *amazing* clear green vinyl, which is crap.

nevertheless, not crap!

















-this is the real 116.

I've been listening to these guys a lot lately.
They get better with every listen.

Crap.