Doomriders
Darkness Come Alive
Deathwish Inc. (2009)
Doomriders debut effort Black Thunder launched the Boston-based outfit into action with their dark-themed hybrid of punk, metal, and hardcore. Since its release the band has kept busy with a slew of recordings surfacing. There was a live 7" EP released shortly after their debut, two split recordings - with Coliseum and Disfear respectively - spread out over the past four years, and a live split 12" with Boris. In spite of the band members' other musical obligations (Converge, Disappearer, Cave In, etc.) they've maintained activity with these releases and sporadic touring, including dates with Cave In, Danzig, and Clutch. The band returns with their second full-length in the form of Darkness Come Alive. And the music found within these seventeen tracks proves that the band hasn't, nor does it appear as if they ever will, let up on the throttle. Following a standard fair introduction track, "Fade from Black," Doomriders launch into action in a manner that is in line with their material to date. "Heavy Lies the Crown" is a mid-tempo metal cut that brings to mind the works of their debut. But this isn't take-two for Doomriders. They unleash a more focused effort than their debut as … Read more
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