Usually
I don't have a strong opinion on demos. The Seattle, Washington band is
just starting out and getting into the groove of things. I figure it's
unfair to judge a band on one song. However, "Sufferer" made me lean on
the "OK, this band is going places" side.
While
I'm not a huge fan of the higher range screams, Brendan Wilson's low
range is brutal. It's difficult to try and pinpoint one major influence
in their sound but overall, they manage to make it work. At 2:50 is my
favorite part of "Sufferer" with Jacob Sacquitne's and Justin Thacker's
guitars competing against one another to the finish line of the song.
The composition works and is unique. I don't think I've heard much of it
in recent metalcore attempts.
After
listening to "Sufferer", I also found another song by Into The Flood
titled "The Destroyer." The music video showcases a consistent energy
that I would assume translates into their live set. While it did not
capture my attention as much as the demo, "The Destroyer" kept my views
positive.
The demo is certainly not perfect (I really am not feeling those high screams) but it serves as a benchmark for Into The Flood. I eagerly await to hear more from them so I can fairly judge their overall sound.
-Fe
You can listen to / download "Sufferer" here on Soundcloud.
