Mr. Dead--Long Live the New Flesh

Mr. Dead--Long Live the New Flesh (2000/Mr. Dead) Rating--8.5

Cranky, straight-forward power metal from Phoenix. This is no-nonsense havoc, in terms of musical songwriting, song titles, and overall attitude. The group is reminiscent of fellow indies Mr. Blackwell, and remind a bit of some tight-packed Pantera as well--though without the pure distortion flow of Dimebag, of course. The band brings a cutthroat mindset throughout; a definite unsigned gem!
A strutting, chugging chorus stands out in "I," and "Trading Paint" is a caustic, swaying tune. Razor-etched chords move throughout "R.I.P.," and "Mind Demons" is another top spot.
Other solid tracks include "The Undertaker," "Down," "Twisted," "Broken Pieces," "Pain of Loss," and the grinding "Don't Need".
TRACK LIST: The Undertaker/Mind Demons/I/Trading Paint/Fear/Down/R.I.P./Twisted/Sour/Don't Need/Broken Pieces/Pain of Loss

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