CoC : Krome - Enough Rage : Review

Krome - _Enough Rage_
(Chronium Records, 1998)
by: Adrian Bromley (5 out of 10)

And again we are seeing a trend starting to emerge from the metal scene. Everyone is starting to do this aggressive groove metal mixed with intricate song structures. It sounds so bland and ridiculous with its repetitive snazzy stop'n'start riffs and the tranquil vocals spersed over harsh riffs. Throw in the melodious segues of the vocals and the tip-tap of the drumming and it's taken on the shape of an awful sounding beast. This doesn't suck, it's just so 'standard' sounding. Nothing really innovative or ear catching that would make me want to really get into this. I'm sure this band aimed to do something different with _Enough Rage_, but in the end it all sounds the same. Think Pantera with a serious hangover and just jamming at half-speed. Got it? Good.

Contact: Chromium Records, P.O. Box 41159-0159, Chicago, IL USA 60641

(article published 8/7/1998)