PROJECT: FAILING FLESH is a three-piece band, formed by Virginian metal maestros Tim Gutierrez and Kevin 131, along with former VOIVOD throat man Eric Forrest. Obviously this is a labor of love for these guys, because the tunes on this disc hit with the same impact as a hair dryer casually dropped into your bathtub. Sure, there's remnants of classic Noise-era bands (for example the "To Mega Therion" flavored string arrangements in "9MM Movie"), but for the most part, this disc is a celebration of 90s metal greats like MINISTRY, PRONG, CARCASS, and GODFLESH. I was most impressed by the arrangements, alternating atonal piano lines and scalding metallic blasts, as evidenced in "Long Silent Voices". The production is razor-sharp, especially considering the fact that the band produced it themselves. Plus, the whole affair is held together by the band's affinity for themes of science and medicine. The liner notes include some interesting views on the question of harvesting organs from terminally ill or comatose patients, and some general information on the worldwide shortage of such donors. But just when you think these guys are out to save the world, they smack you with a scalding rendition of VENOM's "Warhead". I think I'm in love. At any rate, grab this baby and throw it in your cart.

- Marchman

OFFICIAL SITE: www.projectfailingflesh.com

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