Arma Gathas – Dead to this World
Genre: Metalcore
Label: Metal Blade
So the wife and I are in HMV last night. We were going to pitch half-and-half on a 2 for $25 deal. She chose Rammstein’s Reise, Reise, and I got Arma Gathas. No particular reason other than the facts that Metal Blade put it out, and I’d never heard of Arma Gathas before.
And so after hearing Dead to this World, I’m glad I picked up the album. It’s not the most spectacular album I’ve ever heard, but it sure as hell isn’t boring either. Fast riffs that hearken more to German thrash than Swedish death metal coupled with hardcore vocals with a voice reminiscent of Phil Anselmo are the order of the day with Arma Gathas.
It’s a fun album, upon hearing it, but when you actually listen to it, it takes on a lot more meaning. Being a concept about the possible end of humanity, the lyrics are a damn grim reminder of what humans are, and what we are capable of.
I’d recommend this CD to fans of Hatebreed, Exodus, and Pantera.
7 out of 10.