The Dead Walk

Heavy is good, angry is good, and unrelenting pummel is just super. Too bad those elements alone do not define metal excellence. No, I'm not going to rip THE ACACIA STRAIN's "The Dead Walk"; there are some fine cinderblock-to-the-head moments. It is just not something I can rave about.Now down to two guitarists, THE ACACIA STRAIN attacks with fat, down tuned chords that wouldn't be out of place on a SOULFLY or MESHUGGAH album. The moments of non-traditional rhythms remind to a limited extent ...