I don’t really think I need to go into much detail nor depth as to why I wouldn’t give a band like ISCARIOT or an album such as “Lifeless Design” a positive review.  I’ve simply had my fill of Metalcore and its stunning banality.  From the breakdowns to the twin scream/growl I’m getting almost irritated just thinking about the fact that the Metal scene is now awash in this numbing movement. 

A few bands back when this “modern American Thrash” (bullshit by the way, there are still plenty of real Thrash bands playing and recording in America), started where pretty good as I’ve said before: THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER’s first record, a couple of SHADOWS FALL releases, and even the first AS I LAY DYING.  However, it’s stale and moves me as much as a drying wall of paint.  Sorry to the lads in ISCARIOT, whom I’m sure love what they do and give it their all, but I’ll be grabbing for GRAVE, AMON AMARTH or NEUROSIS every time as opposed to any Metalcore albums.

(Online December 2, 2006)