CRITERION: The Dominant CD [Brutal Death Metal. Very Good quality and production] Check samples

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CRITERION: The Dominant
Brutal Death Metal Very Good quality and production, listen to the samples.
1. Demoniac Replacement 04:44
2. The Slayer 03:06
3. Obliteration 03:54
4. Last Breath 04:10
5. Blackened Memories 03:53
6. Denial 02:57
7. Awaken 03:59
8. Suffocation 03:31
9. The Dominant 04:30
Total playing time 34:44

Kenneth Skårholen Drums
Renè Johansen Bass
John Urbanski Vocals
Kim Nybakken Guitars

Criterion
Country of origin:Norway
Location:Løten
Status:Active
Formed in:1992
Genre:Death Metal
Lyrical themes:Murder, Death

https://myspace.com/criteriondeath

CRITERION provide the sort of intelligently written Death Metal that still packs the punch of a battle tank. Carnage ensues but this is precision killing, targets identified and terminated without collateral damage. The band make no bones about tugging their forelock in the direction of DEATH and the influence shows which means you can expect subtlety along with the brutality.

“The Dominant†presents you with power over speed as the band ensures heaviness takes precedence over blasting. Whilst they do concentrate on dropping anvils from the 13th floor, they still fire in plenty of rapid strike manoeuvres ready to take out the unwary. Such destruction is detonated on tracks like “Last Breath†to lethal effect. Skating all over this polished granite are dervish riff runs that ensure that interest is maintained, nay, demanded.

Considerable effort has been expended to make certain that this album is not just another back-room bruiser, all clout and no finesse. Though there is nothing wrong with some heads down, no nonsense Death Metal, sometimes you need something with bells on which is where CRITERION succeed here. None of the tracks are too lengthy which makes the fact that so much is happening without sounding overcrowded all the more remarkable.

Whilst the band describe themselves as “Old School†they also have a more contemporary edge, which suggests a hint of the likes of ZYKLON, especially on “Suffocation†and closer “The Dominant.†Whatever, they have the magic porridge pot of riffs, no matter how many are picked out, the pot yields more.

For those of you that want to be stimulated rather than stunned by your daily dose of Death Metal, CRITERION provide a compelling listen and though I donât think they have reached their full potential yet, “The Dominant†is still worthy of praise. The riffs run red.

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