As you might or might not know I'm not a huge supporter of metal influences in hardcore. So when promotional talk is about Entombed, I'm not really looking forward to hear a record. I've had my cup of tea of bad Slayer riffs, weak Morbid Angel grunts and wannabe blast-beats.
Surprise, surprise! Dutch band The Hunger has some metal in their sound, but they hide it well enough for me to enjoy the record. 'Hope Against Hope' is Unbroken and The Hope Conspiracy colliding with Insted. I know that sounds weird and I guess I'm the only one making the comparison but between the gruffy, heavy sound and edgy lyrics there is a hint of light, a positivism unseen with these kind of bands.
It's that the glass is half full feeling combined with the great vocals of Nico (ex Omission and ex Paint It Black fill in) that sets The Hunger apart from the Deathwish catalog.
Songs 'Angels To Ghosts' and 'Never Cry Wolf' make me wanna sing a long and join the Hunger on their path through the dark forest to the shining lights. With only six songs on this record the Hunger keeps me hungry for more.
The record is going to be released as a one sided 12" as well, keep your eyes out for that one!
Myspace: The Hunger
Label: Shield Recordings
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