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THE REVIEW
It must have been an interesting experience for the hopeful young Swedes who go by the name Sonic Syndicate.
Formed in 2002 by the three Sjunnesson brothers (Richard, Roger, and Robin), they evolved into a sextet (perhaps a bit exaggerated...), released a debut album ("Eden Fire" for the tiny Pivotal Rockordings), and then decided to try their luck. Specifically, they entered a contest organized by Nuclear Blast; 1500 participants, only one winner. That was Sonic Syndicate. A remarkable achievement, no doubt about it, which secured them the opportunity to release the new "Only Inhuman" with the German label.
And now here they are, ready to make a name for themselves, or at least that's what they hope. Honestly, I was hoping for something different (not necessarily better), rather than the usual, for current standards, mix of modern metal, gothic arrangements, melodic metalcore, and extreme/catchy Scandinavian influences, which are obvious in this case.
On the other hand, it must be said that they have a certain level of commercial appeal, which could help them win over the public's tastes, but they should have opted for a less predictable sound!
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Sonic Syndicate, a Swedish metal band, released their second album Only Inhuman after winning a contest by Nuclear Blast. The album combines melodic metalcore, gothic elements, and Scandinavian influences. While the band shows commercial potential, the reviewer finds the sound predictable and lacking in originality. Only Inhuman is a solid effort but does not break new ground in its genre.
Sonic Syndicate
Swedish modern metal band formed in 2002 by the three Sjunnesson brothers (Richard, Roger and Robin). They won a contest run by Nuclear Blast which led to the release of Only Inhuman on the label.02 Reviews
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By Jester
It's indeed hard to resist the charge of songs like "Afterneath" or "Denied," not to mention the super catchy cover of T.A.T.U’s "All About Us."
If you’re not bothered by the plastic that permeates the audio content, well... give this second work of Sonic Syndicate a chance.
