Divine Heresy

An American death melodic metal band officially formed in 2006 by former guitarist from Fear Factory, Dino Cazares. Actual members of Divine Heresy are guitarist Cazares, former Vital Remains drummer Tim Yeung (very contundent and precise, reminds to a similar style of Raymond Herrera), vocalist Tommy Vext, and former Nile bassist Joe Payne. Dino uses Ibanez 8-string guitars!!

Their debut album is "Bleed the Fifth", released in August 28th 2007, and production duties performed by ex-Machine Head Logan Mader. "After recording was completed, Cazares announced the band signed a North American deal with Century Media Records, and a licensing deal with Roadrunner Records in Europe.", according to Wikipedia. Dino Cazares had some issues during his Fear Factory years with the Roadrunner label.

I haven't listened to the whole album yet, but its the same death hardcore metal with a fresh and contemporary touch, and some of the melodic riffs merge very well with the tough bits. Vocals are very good, aggressive and passionate. Vext has written all the lyrics and much of the lyrical content was influenced by the Book of Revelation, natural disasters, war, and terrorism.

I am not a big fan of this genre of metal, though I know the big players in this scene, and it also reminds me the good 'ol days :P.

Love, and take care!!