Search - All Out War :: For Those Who Were Crucified

Pulverizing Crossover Action

Bill Lumbergh | Initech | 01/26/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Before "metalcore" gained a bigger audience, you've had your share of bands that instigated the genre before. All Out War is one of these bands. In tracks like "Claim Your Innocence", you can hear some thrash influence a la Slayer. Along with that, the riffage just pulverizes. Also, don't let the fact that it's on Victory records fool you. The label still has a lot of awesome bands IMO, amongst the others making the label commercial, but this was before Victory went commercial. If you're a fan of bands like Killswitch Engage (mostly old), Hatebreed, Cannae, Cataract, and whatever, then you need this CD! Also check out Nerve Gas Tragedy, the band featuring members of this band."

Maestros of HARDCORE RHYTHM

Bill Lumbergh | 07/13/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Every song on here has the most consistant heavy rhythms that I've ever heard in hardcore. If you aren't familiar with chug, get ready. They play their guitars like a percussion instrument, each song is built on a foundation of open E power chords. As for melody, there is none; but honestly they don't need it. All out War is also not preoccupied with trying to sound "insane" i.e. Dillinger Escape Plan, and Converge. What you get is the most solid and consistantly brutal album. The drumming is perfect, nice double bass beats, along with a volley of crash cymbals, accompanied with great screams that don't get annoying. Nearly perfect CD!"

Prepare yourself for the Apocalypse !!!

Russell Morrow | 03/24/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Don't wait for this CD to be melodic hardcore or stuff like that. "For those..." IS the best CD released this year. AOW IS the best HxC band in the world. Keep your eyes closed and buy this CD, you won't be disappointed. It's a catharsis for your soul and your torturated mind."