Nervecell -Human Chaos (8/10)-UAE-2004
Genre: Deathcore
Label: Independent
Playing time: 26:42
Tracklist:
Signs of the End
Vastlands of Abomination
The Darkened
Human Chaos
Demolition

After a first attempt with their demo "Vastlands of Abomination", the emiratis are back again in force with a well-produced EP, where the two tracks from the previous demo have been re-recorded and remastered, which gives a better idea of what this band can give.
Their style is rather rich and versatile. It includes death metal, hardcore, thrash and heavy metal influences, with a few oriental tones and rather technical and melodic solos.
"Sign of the Dead" is a heavy and powerful track; in an old school death metal vein with some thrashy riffs and, by the end, a melodic solo with oriental tones. The second track, "Vastlands of Abomination", sounds like the previous one when it comes to structure and atmosphere, but you can hear a little hardcore touch.
Third track "The Darkened" starts with a catchy riff and moves on with oriental-flavoured rythmics and a little break at the middle that remind me of the morbid atmosphere given off by some riffs from Death's "The Sound Of Perseverence". Then it goes on!
The fourth track "Human Chaos" is the longest and, in my opinion, the most repetitive song, thoug it has by the hand a little arpeggio that livens up the bland taste caused by monotony.
The last track " Demolition " is, IMO, the best part of this EP. It starts with a hardcore riff then it turns into old school death metal, influenced by Suffocation and, at times, Cannibal Corpse, and of course, the solo at the end.
As a conclusion, I'd say that this band is on the right track and that it would be better if they tried to avoid useless repetitions, and to vary a bit the structures of the tracks that make them sound a little predictable.

Reviewed by Lelahel English translation by Raders

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