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In case you haven't had a chance to read it, here's the review from Blabbermouth.net:
CHIMAIRA is a rejuvenated band and they are about to release what is sure to stand as one of the best metal albums of 2007, "Resurrection". Though I have always appreciated the quintet's music, particularly the work subsequent to 2001's "Pass out of Existence", I found myself shocked at the excellence achieved on "Resurrection". When the situation with Roadrunner seemingly began to sour and the band released 2005's defiantly heavy and decidedly less accessible self-titled album, one wondered where the band would go next. The answer is in a far more confident direction that combines the best elements of all previous albums and that finds CHIMAIRA pinpointing its true identity, that of an immensely talented, fire-breathing metal band on "Resurrection".
"Resurrection" is a complete album in every sense of the word. Unrelentingly ferocious, infinity memorable, and defined by remarkably accomplished arrangements. The album-opening title track is an immediate classic with its thrash-based riffing, catchy chorus, and a vocalist in Mark Hunter that sounds as though he is exorcising a lifetime's worth of demons. "Pleasure in Pain" and "Worthless" continue in a frighteningly heavy and rage-driven vein, the former incorporating effective clean (not crooning) harmonies on the pre-chorus, the latter boasting one of the album's most intense solos. It is on "Six" though that the group truly shines. The nine-and-a-half minute cut perfectly balances thrashing brutality and soul-baring lyrical hatefulness with an air of beauty, compositional majesty, and seamless tempo variation. It is also one of several tracks, along with the symphonic-laced "Empire", that shows keyboardist/sampler Chris Spicuzza taking a more active, though in no way disruptive, role.
Andols Herrick's return to the drum stool does nothing to detract from the band's resurgence either, even following the mighty Kevin Talley's efforts on the self-titled album. His double-bass work on songs like "The Flame", one that recalls FEAR FACTORY for the syncopation, is earth shaking. As for the rest, it is a matter of take-your-pick, as momentum is never lost and quality remains consistent, whether on catchy thrasher "Black Heart" or the spine-tingling "Killing the Beast".
That each nearly flawless track warrants discussion speaks volumes about the fact that the band has created its watershed album. "Resurrection" is one of those rare discs that beg the listener to return for repeat spins over and over again. It leaves me wondering if a rating of 9 is even high enough.
taking nothing away from chimaira i would have to give that honor to lamb of God especially in a small venue. but we can agree to disagree on that
but yeah they are great live with synchronized guitar movements to not taking themselves seriously at all on stage. mark hunter showed up at the concert last saw them at wearing a cheap disguise on stage including a hilarious fake mustache
i would rank them in my top 5 fav live true metal bands though
idk lamb of god didnt do much for me live..i thought slipknot put on a 10x better show..but i dont like LOG either
yeah i actually saw chimaira open up for slipnkot. (might have been the jagermeister tour) and chimaira was actually better than slipknot that night.
i just like LOG live best because im in the pit the whole time getting my assed whipped and i rate metal live performaces on how close i come to getting ****ed up
hehehe hehehe heheheh this video is like...IT ROCKS!!! it has boobs and fighting and sweat -YEAH YEAH sweat and a yelling guy who sounds like a roaring bear who sounds like he's losing his voice
yeah I've heard that song on their myspace page forever ago. If this album is anything close to as strong as it is, then it'll be a decent album, though "worthless" is kinda simple stuff - one of those songs that's probably good live and that's about it. I didn't think their last album was all that great. It had like 1, maybe 2 good songs.
I grew up with Rob (lead guitarist) back in middle school. We used to steal cigarettes from K-mart and make these huge firecracker bombs that we'd light out in the middle of the street in front of his parent's house at 2am. We were also in a "band" together even though it was really just him and me
all their cd's are great..but their last one (self titled) while it had some awesome songs..(salvation, nothing remains) it was weak in my opinion..Impossibily of reason and Pass out of existance i am in love with !
yeah I've heard that song on their myspace page forever ago. If this album is anything close to as strong as it is, then it'll be a decent album, though "worthless" is kinda simple stuff - one of those songs that's probably good live and that's about it. I didn't think their last album was all that great. It had like 1, maybe 2 good songs.
I grew up with Rob (lead guitarist) back in middle school. We used to steal cigarettes from K-mart and make these huge firecracker bombs that we'd light out in the middle of the street in front of his parent's house at 2am. We were also in a "band" together even though it was really just him and me
wow thats awesome..ive met rob twice and seems like a really really cool guy! worthless is pretty simple and in my opinion doesnt fit on the cd at all..every song on this new cd is just different..so much more technical
Chimaira - Ressurection in stores now!!
