What CAN'T I say about the infamous Jahmbi! Basically, they have done it again with "The Demetalizer"! Just with the album art you can tell it’s gonna be EPIC! Jahmbi has made a firm statement that they will continue to stick to their experimental/nu metal roots but still manage to be one of the heaviest bands around.
This EP is HEAVY enough to flip you upside down, Tombstone you, cross your arms and put you to rest but EPIC enough to make you want to battle a horde of dragons with an axe and shield in hand. Better yet this makes me want to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons! "The Demetalizer" has it all! Epic leads and solos, heavy breakdowns, creatively written music, brutal low and high screams, catchy clean vocal melodies, intense bass lines, insane drum rhythms, video game and war fantasy inspired lyrics, dark keyboard effects and awesomely orchestrated intro, intermission and outro tracks.
If you believe in dragons, Viking war and devoting many hours into video games then you got to buy this EP. About $8 its yours!
“The Demetalizer” in one word “Perfect”!
EP from Beginning to End:
Track 1 - Epic Intro:
Remember I was talking about those “awesomely orchestrated… tracks” well Jahmbi didn’t hesitate to get Mr. Sean Motley to compose this awesome piece. The title says it all!
Track 2 – Golden Axe:
Yes! This song is inspired by one of the sickest games on SEGA GENESIS “Golden Axe”! If you know this game then listen to the lyrics they are very accurate! Right away this song gets heavy and has sick leads! Then when you think it’s gonna stay heavy Jahmbi switches it up into a slow Viking like riff. Listen to how Aaron Rizo AKA Big Aaron’s sick bass lines remind you of a new age Bryan White of Dog Fashion Disco. I know Aaron Lippold AKA Little Aaron is the culprit behind this creative masterpiece!
Track 3 – Paradise:
As the most radio friendly song on the EP “Paradise” has awesome vocal melodies that will be stuck in your head for weeks. Don’t get me wrong, you want this song stuck in your head. Rich Lindamood’s voice is a mix of “Fergie and Jesus”. lol
Also, make sure you check out the guitar solo at the end by one of the best Randy Chavers.
Track 4 – Brutal Teabag Party:
The most “BRUTAL” track on the EP. This song gets heavy, melodic and intense! I dare all drummers try to cover this song, M.I. graduate Adam Gomez showed off what he learned on this track. If you love The Black Dahlia Murder and Killswitch Engage then you will most likely love this song.
Track 5 – Brutal Feast Intermission:
I knows it’s not only me but I can see myself sitting with knights at a roundtable drinking ale and eating mutton chops when I here this track! Again, Sean Motley does it!
Track 6 – Dragons Are Real!:
This track starts heavy then quickly gets epic right from the start with darkly keyboard effects. James Sled gets really down on this track with the keyboard riffs. Sick guitar solo in the midst of this intense track! Get ready for the heavy breakdown near the end of this song! Funny thing is I think they really believe Dragons are real?
Track 7 – The Awakening of the slumbering spirit of war in the 15th century:
Try saying the title of this song 10 times fast! Haha This track shows that creative, experimental side of Jahmbi! Also, this song shows how heavy they can get! Pretty much has every element a metal song needs. One of the best tracks on this EP. Big surprise near the end of the song too!
Track 8 – Victorious Outro:
This outro is simple victorious! Imagine if a KING would have a theme song, this is what it would sound like!
Overall Review – 10 out of 10
Album: The Demetalizer [EP]
Artist: Jahmbi
Year: 2011
Location: Inland Empire, California, US
Genre: Experimental/Metal
Link: www.facebook.com/jahmbi
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