Dark Intentions - Destined To Burn
Deity Down Records

file under metalcore

Tormentor Erich: Sometimes good things happen just around the corner. These last years many metal bands from The Netherlands have proven themselves in different sub genres. Also in hardcore / thrash / death metal (or should I say crossover or metalcore because of this mixture?) our country has delivered some pretty strong bands lately, and with Dark Intentions ‘Destined To Burn’ yet another fine release is on the market!

‘Destined To Burn’ is an album with different angles. When I heard the firm riffs in ‘Today Is The Day’ for the first time it made jump around in hardcore style and during the heavier part of ‘The Murder’ a little bit of a death metal growl came from my lips (also because the low and dangerous voice from singer Martijn Reurings inspired me to do so). Other tracks like ‘It Dies Today’ are packed with threatening metal riffs and during a song like ‘Whispers’ or ‘When Past And Present Collide’ firm pounding seems to be the motto. Besides the music, a CD can also be judged on the production and the artwork, and in this area everything is fine as well. This disc (about half an hour of music) sounds very clear and the artwork looks dark, sinister and good. Well, I think that it should be obvious by now: ‘Destined To Burn’ is an album that deserves some attention. Check it out!

Rating: 82/100 (details)

http://www.darkintentions.com