Infection: Special Edition

When it comes to Metal with a modern twist, there is one band which simply can't be left out ofthe equation: The Mighty Chimaira, hailing from Cleveland, Ohio. After Chimaira were"reunited" with their new/old drummer Andols Herrick, they released their first album onNuclear Blast records called "The Resurrection". 'The Infection clearly finds the band at the top of their powers. Hunter meets Herrick beatfor-beat on 'Frozen In Time' for maximum in-tandem propulsion. 'Coming Alive' is the auralequivalent of cracking open a crypt to find some real horror inside gritty processed guitars andHunter's roofing nails-n-molasses growl. The chiming guitar figure and textured keyboards inthe introduction to 'Secrets Of The Dead' create a feeling of dread while maintaining intensity. Charging riffs and noise-saturated harmonics conjure a steel-cage match between powermastersPantera and doom-merchants Down on 'The Disappearing Sun'.