So it's been put upon me to review their latest output, some of you will be aware that I know a few of the boys pretty well & would count them as mates (i've even performed on stage with em ). But seeing how this is more of a celebration of WA metal then a review for some metal publication then i see no issue with a lil bias Neverborn - DecimatorThe 'born, a strange beast indeed! So much going on, such a vast array of influences & for the longest time a sound which lacked cohesion, NO MORE! Decimator is the culmination of 6 years of experimentation, The good, the bad, the ugly & finally success. Recorded at the now INfamous depth studios by one Geoff H Eaton, The boys has finally delivered on the promise started with "Madness my friend" & refined on "1000 miles of hell".
Devereux's keys now enhance & expand the songs as never before, The sonic armageddon now streamlined. The vocals forced fucked into your ears by the man mountain Big Mac while Matt BJ's guitar chops, changes & cut deep with a deadly precision. Josh's thumping bass bridges the gaps as Michael's drums punctuate this sci-fi metal horror movie.
Punchy, Syncopated, Unpredictable. Strangely beautiful one moment, utter hate filled chaos the next, Decimators strength lies in it's ability to fuse these elements together seamlessly while maintaining the edge that has made Neverborn stand out from the pack.
I dare you not to be taken to another place as "Always watching me" kicks off with it's military intro & synthy undertones. I challenge you not to bang your head as the title track grooves, twists & turns. I question your metallic resolve if you can't enjoy the Neo-classical infused "Coming after you". If "7 Levels of hate" doesn't make you wanna jump around & break stuff i suggest you check your pulse! By the time the epic album closer "Everyone will pay" reaches it's climatic end you should be rocking back & forth in the corner in the fetal position.
This is a fantastic local release that rewards with repeat listens. This is a soundtrack written by a madman about the 'real world' . This is Neverborn's Decimator. Play it loud!
Review by Smitty.