WEST – Vocals
AYDIN – Guitars
DAHMER – Bass
THEO – Drums

            Revenant Dead formed back on 2004. The band which has been described as progressive rock, thrash and death metal installs sounds of heavy, ferocious, technical and catchy. The band started doing local gigs and their intense stage performances caught regional promoters’ attention and they soon were playing festivals and some headlining events. With much success in the local scene Revenant Dead released their debut album via Orchard Records Inc. The album begins with the tune “Decay Dance.” The track is infused with raging guitar, a nice solid bass sound and pounding drums. Also, West’s vocals set the whole thing off, going from a dark simple sound to screaming. “Vertigo” displays powerful drums by Theo as the first single “Jailhouse” is laid with sweet guitar riffs and sweet sound vocals. The title track spins off 4^th and is a super fast beat that will get the mosh pit going on the first cord played. It oozes the live energy feel. They also throw in more screaming that you can actually hear what they are saying. “Perfekt Hate” offers more insane drum play though I’m not crazy about the vocals in this one, the  music is sweet. “Bloodtide” starts off the second half of the album with a hard pounding track that metal heads with enjoy with every push and shove in the pit. Next is the longest song on the album, a simple softer side of the band pays off huge. The change of pace is very embracing as it grabs you and won’t let go. I’d like to have seen it bumped up a spot of 2 in the track listing though and the long holding of the note at about minute 5 was a bit too long. “Cordially Numb” is an interesting track as many styles of vocals are on display as “Compulsion” is a heart stopping track with heavy metal vocals mixed with  melody ones. The album ends with the track “Torment.” The track is another super fast and hard track that the drum beat begins the assault and gives way to the guitars and vocals. Overall this is a surprisingly good album from this relatively unknown band. The mix of hard heavy vocals and a melody attitude is very nicely done. The vocals to screams are good in some parts but, in places there is too much screaming and sometimes put in places that they may not sound the best. Musically this is so much potential in them. The raging guitar is incredible, the super fast drum beat is very good and in spots you can plainly hear the bass. This is defiantly a must listen to.

Rating: 8 out of 10

My favorite tracks:

Decay Dance, Jailhouse, Tantamount

Track List:

1.      Decay Dance

2.      Vertigo

3.      Jailhouse

4.      Imperial Rape March

5.      Perfekt Hate

6.      Bloodtide

7.      Tantamount

8.      Cordially Numb

9.      Compulsion

10.  Torment