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Skinless - Trample The Weak, Hurdle The Dead

About.com Rating four out of Five

By Chad Bowar, About.com

Relapse Records
The New York death metal band Skinless has a new vocalist, but don't lose a step. In fact, they sound better than ever. Their latest album is a powerhouse of crushing riffs and devastating drums. It's a federal law that reviewers must use the world "brutal" when describing any death metal album, but in this case the term is absolutely deserved. They also manage to be very technical and precise, which is a monstrous combination.

New vocalist Jason Keyser sounds like he's bellowing straight from the bowels of hell. It's impossible to understand his vocals, but he sounds pissed. The album ends with a cover version of Black Sabbath's "Wicked World" that's an interesting combination of stoner riffs and cookie monster vocals.

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