Misery Index - Heirs to Thievery (2010)^{Release ID: 8525}

Equal parts death metal & grindcore, Misery Index have given us a really fun release here. The crisp production and excellent musicianship really allows them to get the best out of these tracks. I must admit that I'm not a really big fan of hardcore in general so I greatly prefer the death metal side of the band. It's initially kinda weird to hear harmonized guitar solos over hardcore riffs (Don't guitar solos go against the whole grindcore ideal?) but once you get used to the idea it doesn't seem unnatural. The slower, crunchier riffs are particularly effective with "Carrion Call" being a highlight. The Glenn Benton style vocals are suitably aggressive & I love the drumming (although quite clicky) which keeps everything really tight. The guitar solos are well performed although a little unnecessary. If you like death metal as well as grindcore then you will absolutely love this release.  

P.S. The album cover doesn't do this CD too many favours.