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Alpha & Omega
Devil's Bed

6131 (2008) — Jason

Alpha & Omega – Devil's Bed cover artwork
Alpha & Omega – Devil's Bed — 6131, 2008

You know when George sings on Blacklisted's Heavier than Heaven, Lonelier than God and you really liked that grungey overblown style? Oh wait that was me. Anyhow... now you can have an entire five-song EP chock full of that over the top wailing. Not only do you get that you also get some headbanging metallic hardcore that falls somewhere between Leeway and Iron Age. Devil's Bed completely thrashes the listener with its chunky metallic barrage that should get anyone moshing up their living room. Oh and for the record player deficient, it comes with a CD version. Another fine release from the fine folks at 6131.

8.2 / 10 — Jason • October 6, 2008

Alpha & Omega – Devil's Bed cover artwork
Alpha & Omega – Devil's Bed — 6131, 2008

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