(Melodic Death Metal) Enforsaken - Sinner's Intuition - 2006, FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

A thrash-injected wall of sinister sound ensues with “Witness To The Fall” as Enforsaken rip through blasting, bitter tones like a whirling dervish. Incorporation of thunderous breakdown sequences, gothic melodies and black metal guitar rhythms further feed the band’s tornado-like sonority, with attention paid to the finer details that make a metal song great. Stephen Sagaia is a sufficiently wicked character, his aggressive approach perfectly complementing the group’s grueling cacophony with the proper balance of evil ambience and distinct phrasing.
“Blacklist Assassin” roars with a determined vengeance, while “The Slain” offers a critically brutal introduction, leading to an overpoweringly crushing chug. Often, the group sound like a more multifaceted or diverse Kreator, but hardcore muscle rears its head in the sound of Enforsaken as well, making for a melting pot of sounds that fit together flawlessly. One of the largest drawbacks to the album is its slightly stuffy production, yet the delivery of this overtly brutal crew is nonetheless weighty as a result.
Deep growls combined with urgent axework make “Halo Of Ruin” a standout track. The powerful chugging and masterful fretwork here is only overshadowed by an ultra-tight and thoughtful arrangement. It’s difficult to see how any follower of modern metal won’t be able to get into music such as this, Enforsaken have basically every aspect a metal fan could look for, yet still, they manage to keep things very, very dark sounding. Although there are only eight songs here, each provide more than enough entertaining deviations to hold the attention of listeners.
If you’re looking for an album that’s unrelentingly heavy and extremely well executed without succumbing to trends or fashion, look no further, "Sinner's Intuition" is dark metal at its most frightening and finest!
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