Criminal Element

Death-grind supergroup formed in 2001, featuring members from established extreme metal bands; debut full-length Guilty As Charged released in 2008 and noted for powerful production and tight, aggressive performances.

Founded in 2001. Released two EPs in 2006 and a first full-length album (Guilty As Charged) in 2008. Members originate from bands including Dying Fetus, Suffocation and Misery Index. Vocal duties on the reviewed album are credited to Vince Matthews. The 2008 album includes covers of Exciter's "Pounding Metal" and Carnivore's "Angry Neurotic Catholic."

DeBaser's review presents Criminal Element as an extreme metal supergroup formed in 2001. Their 2008 debut Guilty As Charged is praised for powerful production, tight playing and a mix of death, grindcore and hardcore elements. The review notes two covers (Exciter and Carnivore) and highlights vocalist Vince Matthews.

For:Fans of extreme metal (death metal, grindcore, hardcore, thrash) and listeners of metal supergroups.