review by: Roberto Martinelli

I love Knut. I was converted by their previous work, the self-titled EP that we reviewed last issue. I was treated to super intense, hard hitting and heavy hardcore fronted by exquisitely piercing screams. The new record does not disappoint in the least.

In fact, Knut may have beefed up its heaviness on this one. Whatever happened, you can be sure to expect great musicianship with cool rhythmic work. This record is loaded with great arrangements and technicality. Look out also for the excellent, semi-hidden false ending of the last, 20-minute track. Challenger sets the intensity dial to 11 from the pressing of the play button. I'm not even much of a hardcore fan, but I can wholeheartedly recommend these guys.