Michigan's Acid Witch have unleashed a self-conscious hipster metal album upon the dozens. Their death/doom amalgamation is sufficient, provide heft and heavy grooves, but most of the thought and passion seem to have gone to the lyric department; this is some sort of horror concept album. They are somewhat amusing, but ultimately comes across too much of an in-joke. The vocals are a razor gargled wheeze, and when not buried in the mix, are kind of annoying. The comes the whisper song, complete with The Omen and The Exorcist keyboard stylings. Lame. Many of the songs have intro samples culled from horror movies, but do not help the unoriginal songs. The best thing this album has to offer are the heavy doom riffs and competent musicianship, featuring some good old school guitar solos, but ultimately, it just makes you want to pull out your old Electric Wizard and Cathedral albums.
Rating: 5 out of 10
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