Death Angel - The Dream Calls For Blood

Here's what I thought of Death Angel's new album, “The Dream Calls For Blood.” Remember all scores are out of a possible 10 points.

“Left For Dead” - I will be real honest. I don't have one clue what this guy is saying. I know I could look up the lyrics, but I don't think I would go to a Death Angel concert to sing along. I would go to mosh and to get some aggressions out. The music is really well done and the chorus is pretty decent. An excellent headbanging song – and THAT'S how I like my speed metal. Score: 8

“Son Of The Morning” - I could understand the lyrics a bit more on this track but what sells it is the music. Excellent ass kicking guitar riffs and fantastic rhythms. An all around shredder and I liked every moment. Score: 9

“Fallen” - I am digging this album more with every track. Nice chorus, excellent energy, and deadly guitars – fun! Score: 9

“The Dream Calls For Blood” - Aggressive – but not obnoxious. I like the chorus and the blazing guitars. My only concern so far is that is this is the album has to offer? Aggressive, fast metal? I am not asking for a ballad, but something different would be nice. Score: 8

“Succubus” - I asked for something different and I got something different. If hair metal bands were famous for the power ballad, I suppose this is a power break up song. I enjoyed the lyrics and the not so speedy tempo displayed in earlier tracks. Nice job boys. Score: 9

“Execution – Don't Save Me” - Don't be fooled by the beginning – like I was – this track will shred your face off. One of the more memorable tracks on the album, I am really getting into the lead singers vocals. Despite the fact that they remind me of Sam Kinison. Score: 8

“Caster Of Shame” - Not one of my favorite tracks. Call me fickle, but I know what I like. I did like the drums, but the rest was forgettable. Score: 5

“Detonate” - Hmm. I am not really sure where to put my emotions with this one. The first half was really decent and I was headbanging with a passion. But then the vocals took an unexpected turn in the last half that made me wince with annoyance. Score: 5

“Empty” - Nothing really memorable in this track as well – or am I just becoming unaffected by their awesomeness? Kind of came off as a filler track. Score: 4

“Territorial Instinct – Bloodlust” - Some fun twists and turns on this track. Nothing too outstanding, but nothing too shabby either. It kept my attention and made me want to mosh a bit. Score: 7

Average Track Score: 7.2. Would I recommend it to my friends? Yes – well the cool ones that like hard hitting, face shredding, head banging speed metal.

Escalader,

Jim