Release Date December 19th, 2025
Format CD
Genre Metalcore, Deathcore
Country United States
Toledo, Ohio
bred From The Shallows in the mid-2000s,
throwing them right into the violent metallic hardcore explosion. Coming from a
state known for breeding brutal music, these dudes took notes from the local
hardcore scene and smashed those sounds together with extreme metal. Their 2007
debut album, "Beyond The Unknown", had them wrecking stages alongside
Suicide Silence and Job
For A Cowboy. Tribunal Records dragged
this album out of the grave for a limited CD run, completely remastered with
vicious new artwork and some old demo tracks thrown in for good measure.
Diving into the actual tunes,
"Beyond The Unknown" is a non-stop barrage of hostile metalcore. The
guitars tear through furious melodic thrash riffs before dropping into
earth-shattering breakdowns. You get wild, shredding solos thrown over top of a
mechanized rhythmic assault. Jamie King took the
original Joey Sturgis production and gave it a
massive steroid injection. The drums explode out of the speakers, making the
entire album sound significantly more punishing than the old 2007 version.
Blasting tracks like "Battle
Axe" and "Dead Bolted Hell", the vibe is completely savage. From The Shallows uses a relentless attack of double
bass drumming and demonic vocals to crush the listener. They supply the precise
type of mosh-pit violence that dominated the underground two decades ago.
Throwing in the 2004 and 2006 demo versions of "Ice Box" and
"The Chalice Of Mankind" reveals the rough origins of the band. These
extra cuts are an awesome bonus for collectors craving the most primitive
versions of the songs.
This reissue is an absolute ripper
for anyone looking for old-school deathcore violence. The music constantly
attacks with aggressive, technically demanding riffs. Everything about this
package kicks ass, giving an overlooked underground gem a lethal sonic upgrade.
It is highly recommended if you crave fast, bruising metal.
Score: 7.5
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