Monuments

by This or the Apocalypse

Overview

"The thinking man's mosh" is what This or the Apocalypse likes to call their brand of highly technical hardcore-prog-metal. And after hearing their 2008 release, Monuments, you're sure to agree with this musical description. Equally influenced by Underoath and Iron Maiden, this Lancaster, PA-based quintet lay it on heavy throughout (save for one brief "time out," "Momento Mori"). And unlike many other chops-heavy bands, the lads never forget the importance of the groove -- just check out the nifty breakdown section in the terrifying title track. But lets face it -- it's their impressive chops that will really make your jaw hit the floor (especially considering how young the band is), especially on such ditties as the album opening "No Horizons" and "Two Wars." ~ Greg Prato

Product Details

Release Date:	09/16/2008
Label:	Lifeforce
UPC:	0826056008629
Rank:	163882

Tracks

1. No Horizons
2. Monuments
3. Two Wars
4. We Are Debt
5. Geist
6. Architeuthis
7. The Polymath
8. Memento Mori
9. Mauna Kea
10. Elegiac

Album Credits

Performance Credits

This or the Apocalypse   Primary Artist
Carson Slovak   Vocals
Mike "Love" Williams   Vocals
Grant McFarland   Drums

Technical Credits

Carson Slovak   Mixing,Artwork,Producer,Layout Design,Design,Mastering
This or the Apocalypse   Composer