Sister : 'The Way We Fall"

This Swedish band blends black metal with glam and goth rock. The rasped vocals that give the balls to the title track the most blackened element of their song, though it is layered with actual singing. There is a more melodic traditional metal-style guitar solo. The vocals on "Howling Hell" are more chaotic, though the metallic riff driving the song is hookier than the guitars in the first song. These guys are thought of at times as a punk band, and I am hearing all metal, no punk, the equation. 'Tonz Der Toten' feels like a blend of the first two songs. Driving like the second with more metallic punch, but not as catchy. 

The syncopation to " Blood Sacrifice' has more of a rock n roll feel, along with an anthemic chorus. Granted, this band is darker and heavier than any kind of hair metal, including Celtic Frost's "Cold Lake" album. Thanks in part to the female vocals added to "Let Me Be Your Demon," the results were far less intimidating than what we have already heard from them on this album. "Blinded and Buried" is a better song with the first hint of punk I have heard from these guys. 'Rose Red" races into a more rabid celebration of darkness. If Cradle of Filth were more into Motorhead than symphonies, the results might be similar. 

The anthemic chorus of "Die to Live" is a little too happy and is a harsh contrast to the verses. 'Mortal Sin" has more purpose in its stomp. It's like an accessible black n' roll song. There is more of a rock n roll vibe to the last song. Overall, this works, but does not really stand out for my personal tastes, as there are bands like Shining I would be more prone to listen to who are darker but do this sort of thing, but fans should have fun with this one. I will give it an 8.5. 

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