Furious, raucous, and rambunctious from back to front, Call in Dead are on their best form of madness on ‘Deepest Condolences. The juggernaut sixteen track EP from this Orlando based heavy metal group is pure unadulterated and visceral energy of the most raw order. The self-described lightest band at a metal show and heaviest band at a punk show quite rightly tread the line between the two genres with meticulous precision, somehow managing to carve out a niche that’s nicely tucked between.
On the frenetic record, I found myself absolutely exhilarated, almost impossible to stare away from the sheer vehemence of the energy that was being unleashed onto me. From the opening arrangement on ‘Fuck You Yankee Bluejeans’, you’re thrown into a world that doesn’t feel like relenting one bit. Combining that death metal fearful and unhinged aggression with a very pointed punk rock angst, Call in Dead are able to warp you into a universe of catharsis expressed in rage and fury.
There are lighter riffs that have you grooving along as well, particularly so on ‘Summer Camp’. Even there though, the vocals don’t fail to get you absolutely railing against the system to the best of your abilities.
Released by Canada’s Wrecking Crew Records, Song About A Horse (Deepest Condolences) introduces you to the larger record with a sumptuous and memorable unbridled outpouring of pure hard rock. From the screaming vocals, the chorus of voices, the hammering drums, and the electric riff that brings it out, it’s the epitome of rage.