Review: Protest the Hero - Fortress

I’ll tell you what sucks; an album this good coming out this early in the year.  Ontario’s own come back  with “Fortress” and it is a treat.  A band that was already unique in heavy music has not only defined themselves but also is racing to the head of the pack.  Some how they have made a more focused, listenable and catchy record, that is also more heavy and scattered.  PTH manage to mix thrash, metal-core, punk, death metal, 80’s hair/power metal and Maiden style melodies altogether in a very technical blend that’s as smooth as Jonnie Blue.  Some of the stand outs here are the musicianship is off the hook and more noticeable.  Plus they have added more intricate breakdowns.  My only big complaint with Kezia was I wished there was more screaming, and they have improved on that huge, their vocalist is good at it, I wonder why they didn’t do it more in the past. 

I found myself thinking over and over “I can’t believe how good this is”.  So if you liked Kezia or if you even kind of liked it, make this a must purchase on your list and start off 2008 right.

~ by theroan on May 13, 2008.