SINISTER — The Post-Apocalyptic Servant (review)

SINISTER — The Post-Apocalyptic Servant album cover Album · 2014 · Death Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
4/5 ·
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"The Post-Apocalyptic Servant" is the 11th full-length studio album by Dutch death metal act Sinister. The album was released through Massacre Records in May 2014. It´s the successor to "The Carnage Ending" from 2012, and given the many lineup changes the band have gone through in the past, it´s almost surprising to see that "The Post-Apocalyptic Servant" features the same five-piece lineup who also recorded "The Carnage Ending (2012)".

Sinister has been the child of lead vocalist (formerly drummer) Aad Kloosterwaard for many years now though, and almost ever changing lineups haven´t changed that, or changed the sound and style of the band. There have been slight changes in style between every album (as there should be), but it´s details which separate most releases. Sinister have kept the old school death metal flag high throughout their career and on their by now many releases.

In that respect "The Post-Apocalyptic Servant" is no different from the last many albums by Sinister. The listener is treated to technically well played, brutal, and catchy old school death metal with both fast-paced and mid-paced heavy sections. It´s relentlessly brutal and energetic, but varied enough to not become a one-dimensional listen. Sinister are seasoned musicians and composers, who understand how to write and deliver an effectful and intense death metal tune.

"The Post-Apocalyptic Servant" features a powerful, brutal, and raw sounding production, which suits the material well. The bass drums are maybe slightly too "clicky" sounding, but it´s no major issue. Upon conclusion Sinister have managed to produce another high quality death metal release and a 3.5 - 4 star (75%) rating is deserved.
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