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Adversary - Singularity
Alternative Press - Steven Robertshaw on 3/16/09 @ 4:29 PM - altpress.com

[3/5]
Adversary are talented, no question about that. On Singularity, guitarists Kenny Harrison and Brad Ryder bust out some killer riffs and solo their fingertips off, particularly on the epic instrumental "Ashes Of Faith," while drummer Justin Green propels the music forward with a surprisingly deft attack. The mix makes bassist Daniel Tidwell a nonentity, though we're sure he's fine. But all these riffs, all these solos, all these dynamic shifts from crazed thrashing to dreamy choruses just kinda sound like Trivium outtakes. Only vocalist William Clapp gives the band a unique sonic identity, and it's not always in a good way-he careens from Glen Benton-esque roars to Angela Gossow-like shrieks, and then rips off Matt Heafy on the choruses. Singularity is a solid, purist metal album, and some may even find themselves liking it better than Trivium albums, but Adversary are not breaking any molds. (TRUSTKILL) Phil Freeman

Official Website: http://www.trustkill.com



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