It is all inside the head: HDK originally dubbed HATE DEATH KILL started out as a humorous project in the mind of Sander Gommans, guitarist and songwriter in renowned Dutch Metal heroes AFTER FOREVER.
As time progressed HDK gradually took a far more serious and sinister shape – as Sander reveals: "I wrote 'System Overload', while I was full of anger, disgust and hate just before my burn out. Now this album resembles the prophecy of a downfall!"
Although a pinch of sarcasm still remains "System Overload" stands out as a masterpiece of aggression that amalgamates Melodic Death, Classic and Modern Thrash as well as other stylistic influences like female vocals out of Gothic Metal or progressive elements into a super-heavy alloy.
Featuring a host of prominent-guest appearances by among others Amanda Somerville's rich voice and intense lyrics (Aina/Avantasia), Angra's Andre Matos singing clean as well as harsh screams by Mike Scheijen (37 Stabwoundz).
The album also boasts instrumental contributions from the likes as guitarist Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon) and Joost Van den Broek (After Forever).
With its wide range of vocals and styles "System Overload" never fails to surprise: the stunning diversity of its songs will blow your mind!
Lineup:
Sander Gommans – Vocals, Rythm/Acoustic & Sologuitars
Amanda Somerville – Vocals/Whispers/Lyrics
Peter Vink – Bassguitar
Arien van Weesenbeek – Drums
Andre Matos – Clean Vocals
Jos Severens – Clean Vocals
Patrick Savelkoul – Grunts/Screams
Mike Scheijen – Screams
Paul Niessen – Rap Vocals
Arjen Anthony Lucassen – Guitar
Joost Van den Broek: Keyboards
Marcel Coenen – Guitar
Bastiaan Kuiper – Guitar
Bene.. è un progetto messo su dall'ormai Ex chitarrista e fondatore degli After Forever Sander Gommans.
E un bell'album, parti melodiche, parti più aggressive, ottima tecnica, buona composizione, non so ancor abene come descriverlo... però devo dire che mi paice per ora.. devo ascoltarlo un po meglio.
Sephiroth e Frag, potrebbe piacervi.
Iset, a te non piace
EDIT:
Dimenticavo..
la Tracklist:
01. System Overload
02. Request
03. Let Go
04. Terrorist
05. Pedestal
06. On Hold
07. Breakdown
08. March
09. Perfect
10. Fight Or Flight
11. Fine Lines
ee.. approposito..
esce il 25 Febbraio...
