The Downward Candidate's downtuned blend
of hardcore and metal makes Distort and Confuse a
mosher's dream. Packing shouted vocals that hardcore bands
made famous and guitars tuned in Entombed's basement, the
four songs that make up this EP are pissed off anthems of
aggression. The non-stop screams of frontman Kim Orneborg
on the title track and the circle-pit rhythm of “Mind
Siege” show that The Downward Candidate is ready to
take on the metal and hardcore scenes with force. This record
has nothing to do with the term “metalcore.” Distort
and Confuse contains no clean emo-style vocals. The band
simply blends the two styles in a way not many have yet. It’s
simply outstanding.
The Downward Candidate already has toured extensively with
fellow Danish act Raunchy and has been featured on Terrorizer
magazine's Fear Candy compilation. A full-length album will
be recorded in January 2007. I can't wait. |
