Released by: Pavement Ent
Genre: Nu Metal
Links: https://orcd.co/dieanotherday
Tracklist:
1. Get Up
2. Digging
3. Flawed
4. Teeth
Nu metal. Embraced by many, respected by some, and disliked by a fair number as well. Personally, if nu metal hadn’t emerged, bands like Linkin Park, Papa Roach, Limp Bizkit, and Korn might never have existed, and for that reason alone, the music world would be significantly less vibrant.
It’s also important to remember that this genre burst onto the scene more than 20 years ago. It’s similar to acknowledging that the NWoBHM of the early ’80s was significant even if you recognized the Beatles and the Stones were influential in their own era. Time progresses, eras shift, and now we have a new wave of artists who are not content with the saturated metal-core scene. Enter ‘Die Another Day,’ a 4-track EP by the Indianapolis nu metal group Koílos.
From the driving riffs of the opener ‘Get Up,’ with its groove-heavy bass, it’s evident that Korn’s early sound has influenced this track, and that’s definitely a positive. With shifting time signatures, intense vocals, and bass lines that would make Fieldy proud, the elements are all there for a compelling experience.
‘Digging’ carries a more industrial Papa Roach vibe, followed by ‘Flawed,’ which could easily fit into Jacoby Shaddix’s repertoire. The energetic chorus of ‘Flawed’ smoothly transitions us into ‘Teeth.’
‘Teeth’ returns to the groove-centric style of Korn, with layered bass work and Quentin Young’s vocals reminiscent of Jonathan Davis, with a hint of Mike Patton from ‘The Real Thing’ era to keep things interesting.
Koílos brings something fresh while drawing from past influences. This approach is typical of great bands, as inspiration leads to new perspectives and innovation. Koílos has that quality. Looking forward to their full release.
Score 7/10
Reviewed by: Adrian Hextall
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