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Thy Art Is Murder: Holy War

THY ART IS MURDER: HOLY WAR
  
    Australia's slamming Deathcore merchants have done it again, with a brand new full length album, Holy War, that could shake the very foundations of the Death-Metal scene and see these rising stars ascend to their deserved heights. The question is, will they be able to escape the potentially career damaging "Deathcore" title? 
  The short answer, is yes. Holy War is a savage affair, with guttural growls, blastbeats and breakdowns to rival the most extreme bands in the business. Anyone foolish enough to overlook Thy Art Is Murder, simply for being labelled as Deathcore, is missing out on a truly spectacular record.
   If you are a Death-Metal fan of open mind who likes their music fast, heavy and relentless, or are an existing fan of Thy Art Is Murder and their style, then Holy War will not disappoint. Clearly the band has come a long way since previous release, Hate, in terms of musicianship and songwriting, which is plain to see from the very opening shots of "Absolute Genocide". "Light Bearer", the lead single and first glimpse of the devastation to come, shows a hint of the bands Core side, which only makes the album fresher and more dynamic than the standard modern Death-Metal release. The title track, "Holy War", is nothing short of monolithic. Lyrically tackling religion in a very open and upfront way, this is a no nonsense song from a band that is not afraid to make a very bold statement. Supported by merciless walls of crunchy riffs and chant along choruses, this is a genuine album highlight. Elsewhere, "Fur And Claw", "Emptiness" and "Naked And Cold", contain some of the heaviest, most brain bursting breakdowns ever put to tape. These melodic waves of guitar and drum unison are by far heavier and more memorable than what most of their contenders would produce, proving yet again that Deathcore may not be the only label they deserve.     
   Overall, Holy War is an all killer no filler ordeal. With this being TAIM's third full-length release, it is clear that this band is going to go a long way, regardless of what individuals may declare their sound to be, they look set to become the heavyweights of a new wave of Death-Metal brutality.    




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