Every Metal fan probably knows the name Sepultura, a band that many people like, and many people hate. Back in the days, Sepultura were among my favorite bands. As I have aged, I found out that melody became more and more important to me, whether it be cheesy commercial bands, or complex European bands. Nevertheless, I still find myself throwing old Sepultura into the player from time to time.

“Beneath The Remains” shows a slight turn in Sepultura’s style, by adding melody and thicker production to the band. Songs on the album provide a wall of sonic mayhem, rather then thrashing rawness. Every song on this one is good, but none are to great, especially cause I’m not a huge fan of Max’s vocals.

Most Metal fans should go ahead and check this one out. Sepultura sure helped in the evolution of brutal bands that play nowadays. Unfortunately Sepultura would only make one more album that I like, but that doesn’t take away from this album.

© 2002 ramrod