Bleeding Through Album: “Truth [Bonus Track]”

I don't understand why people are not enjoying this album as much as I am. This is a good move for the band as they side step metalcore and stick to a more in-your-face hardcore sound. Sure the clean vocals are more dominant as opposed to their past releases, but it actually adds another dimension to each song. While this is nothing new to the genre, the melodic vocals are catchy and never grate the listeners ears or go on for too long. The keyboards are used to help layer their sound and make each track even more memorable. To sum it up, the band still retain the heaviness of their previous efforts while also adding more melody to the mix. This is a solid release that is worth picking up, because the more you listen to it the more you love it. If you enjoy this band definately check out Still Remains, Evergreen Terrace, Odd Project, Across Five Aprils, On Broken Wings, August Burns Red, and many many more....

Phenomenal is about the only word that can describe this work. The best way to describe this band on this album is as equal parts Slayer, Hatebreed, Fear Factory, Dimmu Borgir, and HIM. Take Slayer's speed and intensity, the throaty roars of Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta and Fear Factory's Burton Bell, the gothic black metal elements (i.e. keyboards and incredible drumming) of Norway's Dimmu Borgir, and the clean vocals of HIM's Ville Valo. The end result is a blistering, breakneck metal record with some parts showcasing the sensitive side of lead singer Brandan Schieppati, as well as the shredding potential of guitarists Brian Leppke and Scott Danough, the earthshaking play of bassist Ryan Wombacher, the rampaging double bass attack of drummer Derek Youngsma, and the gothic keyboards of the records hidden ace, Marta Peterson. This record is something most hardcore and metal fans will embrace... truly the first great record of the new year.

Tracks:

1). "For Love And Failing" - A blistering opening track. One of the fastest on the album, intense vocals throughout, breakneck drumming and music heavier than a Peterbilt. An outstanding opener. 8/10

2). "Confession" - Probably my favorite. Still fast and furious, still blistering vocals and drums and intense guitar work. This track is more similar to Hatebreed than any other band. 10/10

3). "Love In Slow Motion" - Another gem on the album. This is the first on the record to showcase not only Brandan Schieppati's ability to sing as well as scream, but the keyboard skills of the band's hidden ace, Marta. The best track on the first half of the album. 10/10

4). "The Painkiller" - Imagine Fear Factory with lyrics more similar to Atreyu. Maybe not a good mix until you hear it. Gothic elements come into play on this track, but so does the hardcore influence. One of the most diversely influenced tracks on the album, and a killer one at that. 9/10

5). "Kill To Believe" - Another hard, fast brutal killer. Schieppati hits his vocal stride very well on this track. His throaty roars for so much of the album keep the intensity burning, then he breaks into a beautiful singing voice when he gets to the chorus, accompanied perfectly by the keyboards of Marta. One of the fastest ones on this record. 9/10

6). "Dearly Demented" - Probably my favorite. The rampaging drumming stands out in particular on this track, along with a chorus with vocals reminiscent of Nothingface's Matt Holt during the chorus. 10/10

7). "Line In The Sand" - Nothing you'd expect. This is a beautiful power ballad that you would probably never thing was performed by Bleeding Through. This is an excellent showing of Schieppati's singing voice, which is the undisputed standout about this song. Beautiful vocals and bass, along with a keyboard-laced chorus make this the surprise of the album, as well as one of the best of it's tracks. 10/10

8). "She's Gone" - Maybe this was the band's idea of redeeming their image after the slow and powerful "Line In The Sand". Back to the ultra-heavy and fast formula that made Bleeding Through a successful act. Also, probably some of the most scathing lyrics on the album. Short, but very sweet. 8/10

9). "Tragedy Of Empty Streets" - Once again, some of the most brutal lyrics of the album, accompanied by blistering metal. This one is kind of like an extension of "She's Gone"... not bad, but not my favorite on this album. 7/10

10). "Return To Sender" - A change in approach after the last couple of tracks. One of the best headbanging tracks on the album, the drumming and keyboards have to be the best asset to this track. Shout-along lyrics abound and a chorus which helps highlight Schieppati's singing ability make this one of the standouts of the album. My favorite on the second half of the CD. 10/10

11). "Hollywood Prison" - Back to the formula of brutality and a fine closer to the vocal part of the album. Fast and furious... vintage Bleeding Through, really. 8/10.

12). "The Truth" - A good instrumental close to the album. Still full of the heavy parts and tasteful slower interludes that made this album great... just without Schieppati's throaty roars. Perfect way to close the album. 8/10.

This is no doubt the best record of 2006 so far. A young year indeed, but this one will stand out as one of the year's best in hardcore and metal far beyond the fall months. Outstanding record... I recommend this to anyone with a taste for heavy music. It'll be a staple of your library for years to come.

Everyone get ready to have your heads blown off.......BLEEDING THROUGH ARE BACK!!!!!! I've been a fan of this band since their debut, "Portrait of a goddess" and i havent turned my back on them once, since unlike so many once heavy bands today, Bleeding through have never changed their image to fit into the corporate music bs.

On this release, the band are as angry and as brutal as they have ever been. The only difference from this release and all the others in the past, is that Singer Brandon Schiapatti takes time out from all the screaming and does a lot more clean vocals. He even does an entire song, "The Truth", without screaming once! An amazing release from an amazing band

I think bleeding through finally found what they were looking for in a record. The last few albums hadnt turned out as they had planned but they definitly hit the nail on the head with this one. These dudes are pissed and get they get that point across in every song on this album. Definitly worth your time. Plus the artwork is freakin awesome.

I have been anticipating this album for a long time and finally the day has come at last- the release of Bleeding Through's new album "The Truth". I don't think it is really like "This is Love, This is Murderous". Obviously there is a lot of singing on this album but the guitars sound thrashier and the drumming is faster on a more consistent basis. Also Brandon's screaming sounds different, I actually think he sounds more hardcore than the last record. I really like the keyboard playing. Finally you can hear Marta most of the time and it stands out a lot more. I think this is a good idea, I really like how it sounds. I was really impressed with the ballad "Line in the Sand". I think Brandon has a great singing voice and I love when the guitars and keyboard comes in, it's awesome. The only thing is that it sounds kind of out of place compared to the rest of the album's heaviness. I give it a thumbs up though.

Overall a pretty damn good album. The guitar's are heavy as hell and the chorus's are very catchy and I think they will be stuck in my head for a long time. Phenominal drumming by Derek as always. He is one of the best out there. The reason why I didn't give it a 5 is because it is not a perfect album, it is very good but not great, on the next album they could rise to a 5.